Mark 6 v 30-34 - Take a break!

The discussion at our church today focused on discipleship, and the need to 'take a break'. It comes after the apostles have just been on a mission, and after the ominous tale of John's beheading. It is Jesus who realises that they need to go to a deserted place - that they need to rest for a while.

The 'busyness' of our lives and the furious pace at which we live needs to be countered. After all, why do we think that everything will collapse if we don't rush to solve things. In the discussion someone paraphrased Ecclesiastes - 'There is a time to work, and a time to rest'. If we do not pay attention to the fact that we need to rest, recuperate and reflect, then we will be less able to do God's will.

All easier said than done, most Christians I know work too hard. And I'm as guilty as the next one. I'm taking the evening off - and I'm gonna play with those pesky kids of mine - then I'm going to read a book! Thank you Jesus for reminding us to take a break!