Mark 4:1-20
Journal Entry 2/6/2004
Jesus had
spoken to the large crown from a boat. He told them great truths by using everyday
events and objects to convey his messages. The disciples didn’t understand the
story about the sower and the seed. The waited until they were alone with Him
before asking questions.
We who are
God’s children sometimes have questions for Jesus. We feel we have to have answers
but sometimes we don’t seem to get them. We need to get rid of the distractions
of our own thoughts, schedules, and desires. We need to listen to God.
The art of
communication is talking half the time and listening the other half. When we
approach God, we should be ready to listen as well as pray. But we can only be
attentive when we are alone with God.
Update:
2/6/2014
I trust you
are familiar with the adage, “Some things never change.” The idea of having a
regular time alone with God falls into this category. It was true for the
disciples; Jesus had to have his time alone with the Father and it is true for
us.
Time alone
with God gives us rest, relaxes us, and relieves our minds and hearts of
unneeded stress and burdens. When we access God, we should quiet ourselves. All
our attention should be on God. We should find a way to focus on Him. Some
people listen to music to achieve this ‘position’. Others begin their time with
God by reading scripture.
I had a
friend who had three children. She told a group of us more than one time that
she had to have her time alone with God in her bathroom. When I worked my last
job, I used my travel time to talk to God. Another friend prayed for her
husband to return to Christ in their bathroom. The important thing is we find
time to spend with God each day.
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