September 22, 2015: SOAP #2119

Scripture: Luke (NIV) 5:15 Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. 16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

Observation: They were lonely places because there were no people there—and people do not want to be alone. They were not popular destinations. But lonely places were a choice destination for Jesus—He went there “often.” Jesus went there, not to be alone, but to spend time with His Father. He did not go there to get away, but to get with—with His Father.

Application: How disappointing it must be for my Heavenly Father when I complain about being alone! He has promised never to leave me! He is always with me. Do I count him as no-one?   What opportunities I miss to fellowship with Him if I do not take advantage of the times when no other human is close by.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, remind me to appreciate the times we can share without the interruptions of other people. May I consider them a joy.   Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!