Jesus was an early riser. Actually, I don’t think that He ever got much
sleep—except maybe when there was a storm raging and He was sound asleep in the
boat…but that is another story. Today He rose early on the Mount of Olives,
likely to pray. It was a quiet place—a sanctuary where He could spend some time
alone with His Heavenly Father. Sitting there on that hillside He could see the
Temple in Jerusalem. There were probably priestly activities already going on
there, too. Jesus would likely be able to see smoke rising from the morning sacrificial
offering—and smell that sweet aroma. After His prayer time, Jesus headed for
the Temple. Word had spread and as Jesus arrived in the temple were people gathering
to hear Him teach. Were they hoping for more healings or maybe He’d feed
another few thousand? What do we expect
from Jesus? Teaching or a healing touch?
RSVP: Jesus is calling us today to get up early and listen to His teaching. Gather
at His feet and learn from Him. Will you respond to His call today?
Prayer~ Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust
in You; teach me the
way in which I should walk; for to You I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8
©
2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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