A Day with Jesus
By Bill Bowles
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
Mark 1:35-39
Key Ideas
- The morning meeting with God
- The demands of people
- The urgency of Jesus’ preaching
Action step
Make time for moments in your busy day to collect your thoughts; listen for the will of God in your daily schedule.
Prayer
Lord, I need Your wisdom today in working out a balance in the rhythm of my work, refreshment, and rest.
PHOTO: The conversion of St. Paul by S. G. Rudl (1896) in the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, in the Karlín district of Prague, Czech Republic
This devotion is from a book of devotions written by Bill Bowles, resident of Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor.