Blending Silence with Service

After a busy day of teaching in the synagogue and curing many people, including Simon Peter's mother-in-law, Jesus finally had a moment's peace and "at daybreak, went to a deserted place." (Lk 4: 42), seeking silence renewal.  But the crowds, also up early, found him and tried to prevent him from leaving.  But Jesus saw more than they did, and left to take care of the people in other towns, "to proclaim the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent." (Lk 4:44).  That purpose pressed him on, knowing that the crowds would never end and that he would have to snatch moments here and there away in a deserted place to reconnect with the Father.
So too with us, we have "purposes"...with our work, our families and the crowds who might be pressing ceaselessly for our attention and care.  If we know and accept our purpose, we will be able to attend to them, and like Jesus, MAKE the time for silence and solitude with the Father  to refresh ourselves
Bro. Rene