The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught.
Then Jesus said,
"Let's go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile."
He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn't even have time to eat.
Mark 6:39-31 NLT
Monday!
Time for the gym!
Ever been so busy that you can't even stop to eat?
That the demands of people seem never ending?
What's Jesus solution?
"Come on, let's get out of here, switch off our phones and disappear for a few days so we can debrief, rest, eat, and recharge."
Jesus reminds us that it's OK to have boundaries.
To take a day off.
Do you know know your Pastors day off?
Then don't call or message on that day. Get your church to publish their days off.
Look after the people who look after you.
It's not just OK to rest, but essential, so while today you might have to smash into things, Jesus says get some rest too.
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