Soul Care Part 3: SilenceSample

In order to be followers of Jesus, we have to actually follow His example and do what He did. Jesus often withdrew to quiet places to be with God the Father, and He encouraged His disciples to do the same. If Jesus, who was God incarnate, made quiet time a priority, you should, too!

The Bible uses the Greek word eremos for the desolate place or wilderness where Jesus would go to pray. You’ll see it in each of today's scriptures. The busier Jesus got, the more He found the eremos.

Ask Yourself:

-Why do you think Jesus went away from society into desolate places to be with God?

-What do you think is more likely to happen in the eremos than when we are surrounded by distractions?

-What place of eremos can you withdraw to regularly?

Take a Next Step:

Find a place of eremos and spend time in silence there with God today. You might literally have to lock yourself in your bathroom and turn off the lights. Visualize yourself moving away from the thoughts and distractions that regularly fill your mind, and drawing near to Jesus in the eremos.