Across the Preacher’s Desk: Slow Down!

September 26, 2024 - Why do we live in such a mad rush? Why have you been racing about all day as though today is your last day on earth? Why do you sit and pat your foot impatiently when your telephone call is a little slow going through?

The answer, of course is always, “there is so much to be done, and so little time!” And it is true. However, have you ever heard the old saying, “Rome was not built in a day”?

Jesus had the burden of the sins of the world on His shoulders, and yet, He said to His disciples, “come ye apart into a desert place, to rest awhile.” Jesus knew they could not crowd every day and every moment to the brim without losing some of the peace and relaxation they needed for their real goal in life.

When Jesus and the disciples passed through Samaria, Jesus was weary, so He sat down by the well to rest, while His disciples went away into the city to buy bread. He took the time to take little children into His arms and bless them.

To a group of disciples, with the most stupendous task before them any group of men ever had – evangelizing the whole world - 0 Jesus said, “Consider the lilies.” Take time out to notice the beauties of nature and draw some conclusions about God from them. Take the time to meet God at His house for Worship on the Lord’s Day. Don’t live in too much of a hurry.

It’s something to think about... tbp

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