We are about to enter the season of giving. In this season, we shop, eat, and see family we may not have seen in a while. The decorations come out, and preparation happens. We rush from one party to the next, and the streets and grocery stores get more crowded. Then, once it is all over, we try to recover from the holiday bliss.
This time of year can be full of emotions for some of us. We are remembering loved ones and revisiting broken relationships. For some, this season represents loneliness and a longing for things lost, forgotten, or never had. It can be an exhausting season! There is often a letdown after the lights are put away, and the Christmas music is put on the shelf until the following year. We will need time to recuperate and reenergize for the next major event. Is it possible to do things a little differently?
Today, we will see what happened to the disciples when they faced similar circumstances. We will see Jesus' response and the hope that He has provided each of us as we choose to have a time of rest with Him while we face life's challenges.
