휴조
마가 6:30~32 / 찬 569
사도들이 예수께 모여 자기들이 행한 것과 가르친 것을 낱낱이 고하니, 이르시되,
- 너희는 따로 한적한 곳에 가서 잠깐 쉬어라.
하시니, 이는 오고가는 사람이 많아 음식먹을 겨를도 없음이라.
이에 배를 타고 따로 한적한 곳에 갈새,
SLACK TIDE | |||||
He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” -Mark 6:31 | |||||
I fi-nd it fascinating to consider the pull of the moon on our great oceans, which creates high and low tides. At the changing of the tide, there is a brief period of time called “slack tide” when the water is neither high nor low. According to scientists, this is when the water is “unstressed.” It is a quiet pause before the surging of tidal flow begins again. Sometimes in our busy schedules we may feel pulled in different directions by competing responsibilities. In Jesus’ ministry, we see how He understood the demands made on His followers and the need for rest. Returning from a traveling ministry in teams of two, the Twelve reported the wonderful things that God had done through them (Mark 6:7-13,30). But Jesus responded: “ ‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.’ For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves” (vv.31-32). What responsibilities are pulling on you today? It is certainly acceptable to plan some rest and relaxation time to rejuvenate your body and soul for more fruitful service to others. Jesus advised it, and we all need it. He will meet you there. -Dennis Fisher | |||||
My Shepherd is the Lord Who knows my needs, and I am blest; By quiet streams, in pastures green, He leads and makes me rest. -Psalter | |||||
Spending quiet time with God
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