Rest Stops

Anyone who has ever traveled on the turnpike knows there are rest stops along the way.  I am not a good traveler; I don't like long trips, but when I have to travel far, I look forward to the rest stops along the way.

Rest stops are needful.  We need time to stop, stretch, have a bit of refreshment, pottie-breaks (sorry I mentioned it, but that's a fact), and maybe even a time to regroup and recheck the map (where we're going).  If we're really tired, it's a good idea to pull off the road and take a quick nap at a rest stop.

Jesus did likewise....He knew it wise to stop and rest along the way.  When the crowds pressed in on Him and He saw the multitudes moving in--trying to "ride His draft"--He would pull off the road and rest a bit.  He took his "pit crew" with Him (the disciples).  One such rest stop was when Jesus drew away with his disciples to share THE BEATITUDES (a meeting with his staff).

I am concerned for two couples--friends of mine.  They are always running--always busy--always serving the Lord and sacrificing for the work of the ministry.  They're doing many "good things," but I wonder if they are all "God things!"  What I mean is that they are taking on so much that their testimony is laced with more words about "being tired, overly busy, or sick" than about having joy for the Lord!  They need a spiritual "TIME OUT!"  They need to draw away with Jesus and just REST awhile!

Jesus is saying to them, "Come away with Me, all ye that are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," but they don't seem to be hearing Him. 

I know most of you have a jam-packed day today.  But I pray that you will take TIME OUT and pause to REST awhile with Him.