Mk 6:30-34
30The apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. 31He
said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a
while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no
opportunity even to eat. 32So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. 33People
saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on
foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them.
34When he disembarked and
saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they
were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many
things.
Reflection:
Rest a while.
Jesus invites his disciples to a quiet place to rest, giving them a
chance to recharge and refresh themselves. Returning from a mission of
preaching and healing, the disciples are offered an opportunity to
pause a while and spend time with God. People see them leave and get
ahead of them at their place of retreat. Jesus’ heart is moved with
compassion for the people. Allowing the disciples their moments of
rest, Jesus proceeds to minister to the crowd.
Jesus suggests that we take time from
our hectic schedule to be with God in prayer, listening to God speak to
us. Our prayerful communion with God must then lead us to be more
committed to the well-being of God’s people. Our resting in the Lord
refreshes us for better service.
Do I resent itwhen someone intrudes into my scheduled restto ask for my help?
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