-October 19, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Lord’s Day,
“And He said to them, ‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile.’ For there were many coming and going and they did not even have time to eat.”
(Mark 6:31).
We have all had them at one time or another, super busy days. For me, it was yesterday. It seems there fewer hours than there are things to do. For course it all depends on what we are doing.
We live in a fast-paced society. Things have to be done and there is no time to waste. This particular day in the life and ministry of Jesus and the disciples got very busy, they didn’t have time to eat. Now that is busy. When this happens we do need a rest.
Martha invited Jesus and His disciples over dinner and she had many things to do. In our modern vernacular, she stressed out. Luke 10:38-42 describes the scene. Martha got upset with sister Mary for not helping her. She asked Jesus to tell Mary to help her. What was Mary doing? She was sitting at Jesus’ feet and hearing His word. Jesus told Martha that Mary chose the good part which will not be taken away from her.
When there are busy, crazy days, we need to spend time in prayer. We need to be in the Lord’s presence before we undertake in our duties and responsibilities, our chores and errands. I call them, D’s and R’s, and C’s and E’s.
We shouldn’t let our busyness interfere with how we treat people. We must keep in mind what is really important: people over projects. It is good to prioritize our day and when the day is done, we will sleep well.
Former great UCLA basketball coach John Wooden who led his teams to 10 national basketball championships, famously told his players, “Be quick but don’t hurry.” Many times when we hurry we make mistakes, so we need the right attitude in every situation.
Have a blessed day. Stay busy for the Lord. Take time to be with Jesus and put the needs of others ahead of your own. Stay safe and healthy.
Let us work hard and smart, doing God’s will from the heart.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 