The power of rest

What is your mission in life? Many people get scared when asked that question, unsure what their mission is or even if they need one.

Don't worry…even Jesus' disciples had thoughts like that! But they had the advantage of Jesus clearly telling them what to do: "Calling the Twelve to Him, He began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits." (Mark 6:7, NIV)

When the disciples came back a little later, excited about all they had experienced, the first thing Jesus said was "...'Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.'" (Mark 6:31, NIV)

Couldn't Jesus have just prayed, "Father in heaven, we still have so much to do—there are so many people who need our help. Please give us an extra dose of strength and take away our need to sleep…"? Yes, He absolutely could've prayed that! It would've been one way. But He chose a different way…

Maybe right now you're in school, or perhaps you have a high-stress position that demands a lot of you. Maybe you're taking care of small children at home who need you all the time, or perhaps you're currently unemployed. I'm not sure what your job situation looks like right now, but whatever it may be, you need breaks!

As you rest, your all-powerful God can give you what others are striving hard to take by force and through their own strength.

Just as Jesus gave His disciples rest, He wants to give you rest, too. And in this quiet place, you may recognize His mission for your life.

"...'Be still and know that I am God…'" (Psalm 46:10, NIV). Take time to reflect on the fact that you are simply allowed to be.

You are a miracle!

Déborah