Few
would disagree that life is busy and cluttered with activity. Even so, it is
imperative that we follow the pattern set for us by Christ, regularly shutting
out everything to quietly spend time in communion and fellowship with God. This
was the habit of Jesus’ life. Luke tells us that he “often withdrew to lonely
places and prayed” (Lk.5:16). While that may seem unrealistic with our hectic
schedules, it is important to remember the many things and the multitudes of
people who were always trying to force their way into Christ’s schedule. It is
also helpful to realize that Jesus had to work hard to make these solitary
encounters happen. He didn’t just happen to “have the time,” Jesus “made the
time” as they say. For example, Mark records that “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” (Mk.1:35). Matthew tells us that at other
times he needed to stay up late into the night to find any quiet time to pray
(Mt.14:23-25). I know it is hard, and I know we like our sleep, but alone time
with God is the most important investment we can make in the next twenty-four
hours.
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