Resting With Jesus

Mark's telling comment, "People were coming and going in great numbers and they [the disciples] had no opportunity even to eat," (Mk 6:31) describes the lives of many (most?) of us.  Busy, busy,  busy, if not directly with people face to face, then with internet, and social media all so available on "hand-held devices".  We used to call them cell phones not too long ago.  We are bombarded all day long.  It's not uncommon to see people at lunch with their phones right in front of them.  Mark was "right on".  This cannot be healthy,  Even a power lawn mower needs a break, lest it overheat and freeze up.  So, what do we do?  Turn the thing off from time to time. Give us some peace.  We take phones away on our school retreats, at first causing some consternation and "what if's?" However, by the end of the retreat the students reluctantly take back their phones and comment on how they enjoyed the time without them. 
Jesus told his disciples, "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." (Mk 6:30).  We can do that too, as we find that we can do anything we want to when we put our minds to it.  How about giving ourselves and Jesus 15 minutes together just being near each other, loving each other in silence?
Bro. Rene