Resort: a place to which people go often, customarily, or generally; especially, a place to which people go for rest or relaxation, as on a vacation. A person or thing that one turns to for help or support.
I am writing this take away on a Monday, and oh what a Monday it was ! Have you ever had one of those Mondays where no matter how much you tried, you just couldn't do anything right? I guess I should have known what lay ahead of me when the alarm clock went off at the usual time of 5am and the first thought that echoed through my mind was, "at least you have a job and a reason to get up.".
As I made my way through the hectic day, praising my way through obstacle after obstacle, the grind began to wear me down until I faced the end of my day with not much left to give. Desperately, I tried to go into God's word throughout my day but it was as if I were staring at a blank wall. Just as I began to think that God had abandoned me to fend for myself, the words in verse one jumped on me and instantly I could breathe again.
Now, we are all very familiar with chapter ten of Mark, it has much instruction from the Master. The rich young ruler needed to empty himself and let Jesus fill him but he couldn't see past his own wealth. We all need a blind Bartimaeus attitude. We need to be content with the place God has reserved for us in the kingdom and if we truly can, He might decide to promote from within, so be ready. And, for goodness sake, let's stay out of God's way and let Him do what He intends to. But thank the Lord that as I drove home those words of life washed over me and I finally understood what verse one means.
The people were driven to seek out God for His instruction and Jesus was accustomed to do so. It is in His very nature to teach and minister to our every need. So, when you have one of those Monday's like I had today, do yourself a favor and take a vacation in the arms of Jesus Christ. There's no sea sickness, you won't hear, "are we there yet " a million times and you're overjoyed when your luggage gets lost.
Robert MacPhee Jr
