SOAP April 3, 2014

Scripture:  And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. (Mark 6:31 ESV)

Observation: After the disciples had been out casting out demons, healing the sick, and ministering to others, Jesus instructs them to come away by themselves to a desolate place.  We see this withdrawing from people for a time frequently in scripture and it is done to revitalize the soul by spending one on one time with The Lord.

Application: Spend one on one time with God, away from people, in desolate places, and rest.

Prayer:  Daddy, I am ever so thankful that you sent Jesus as fully God and fully man, so that He knows all that we experience and that we need those quiet times with You, in desolate places, and that we need rest.  Thank You for Jesus, thank You for the cross, and thank You for the Holy Spirit.  Amen.