“…There was to be no rest for [Jesus]. Always he was to be under the scrutiny of hostile and critical eyes. The opposition had crystallized and there was but one end.

“Jesus knew this and before he met the opposition he withdrew to pray. The love in the eyes of God compensated him for the hostility in people’s eyes. God’s approval nerved him to meet human criticism. He drew strength for the battle of life from the peace of God—and it is enough for his disciples that they should be as their Lord.”

- William Barclay

Jesus withdrew...

When He was tired. Matthew 14:23
Invited others to join Him when they were tired. Mark 6:31-32
When He was grieving. Matthew 14:13
When He needed direction, Mark 1:35-38, Luke 6:12-13

PEACE IN A NOISY WORLD takes:

Practice
Planning
Patience
Persistence