Today's Daily Bread
Slack Tide
Our Daily Bread Radio is hosted by Les Lamborn
I find it fascinating to consider the pull of the moon on our great
oceans, which creates high and low tides. At the changing of the tide,
there is a brief period of time called “slack tide” when the water is
neither high nor low. According to scientists, this is when the water is
“unstressed.” It is a quiet pause before the surging of tidal flow
begins again.
Sometimes in our busy schedules we may feel pulled in different
directions by competing responsibilities. In Jesus’ ministry, we see how
He understood the demands made on His followers and the need for rest.
Returning from a traveling ministry in teams of two, the Twelve reported
the wonderful things that God had done through them (Mark 6:7-13,30).
But Jesus responded: “‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and
rest a while.’ For there were many coming and going, and they did not
even have time to eat. So they departed to a deserted place in the boat
by themselves” (vv.31-32).
What responsibilities are pulling on you today? It is certainly
acceptable to plan some rest and relaxation time to rejuvenate your body
and soul for more fruitful service to others. Jesus advised it, and we
all need it. He will meet you there.
My Shepherd is the Lord
Who knows my needs, and I am blest;
By quiet streams, in pastures green,
He leads and makes me rest. —Psalter
Who knows my needs, and I am blest;
By quiet streams, in pastures green,
He leads and makes me rest. —Psalter
Spending quiet time with God can bring quiet rest from God.
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