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Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. And Simon and those [who were] with Him searched for Him. Mark 1:35-26 NKJV
Have you ever wondered how Jesus convinced Peter, Andrew, James, John, and others to drop everything, leave it all behind, and start following Him—with no stated destination, spelled-out itinerary, or promise of safe passage and return?
Exactly how did Jesus pull that off? You see the answer in today’s New Testament scripture reading. First, Jesus came to their town. Second, He hung around with them for a number of days. Third, without warning, He disappeared.
Peter and other looked for Jesus everywhere. Finally, they found Him away from town and in the wilderness, walking stick in hand, ready for a long day’s journey.
“Don’t you know everyone has been looking for you?” Peter asked.
Jesus’ reply, in essence, was this: “Yes, but we need to be going. I have many other towns to visit.” It was clear there was no point trying to convince Jesus to come back. He was already standing up and starting down the road.
In that instant, Peter and the others had a decision to make. Jesus wasn’t laying out various options. By His very actions, He was issuing a command.
Prayer: Lord, transform me. I sometimes wonder where You are in my life. Instead, prompt me to start following You anew.
Have you ever wondered how Jesus convinced Peter, Andrew, James, John, and others to drop everything, leave it all behind, and start following Him—with no stated destination, spelled-out itinerary, or promise of safe passage and return?
Exactly how did Jesus pull that off? You see the answer in today’s New Testament scripture reading. First, Jesus came to their town. Second, He hung around with them for a number of days. Third, without warning, He disappeared.
Peter and other looked for Jesus everywhere. Finally, they found Him away from town and in the wilderness, walking stick in hand, ready for a long day’s journey.
“Don’t you know everyone has been looking for you?” Peter asked.
Jesus’ reply, in essence, was this: “Yes, but we need to be going. I have many other towns to visit.” It was clear there was no point trying to convince Jesus to come back. He was already standing up and starting down the road.
In that instant, Peter and the others had a decision to make. Jesus wasn’t laying out various options. By His very actions, He was issuing a command.
Prayer: Lord, transform me. I sometimes wonder where You are in my life. Instead, prompt me to start following You anew.
