Divine Dispatch
Mark 6:31-32
Rest Retreat: Finding Peace with Jesus
Verse Of The Day:
"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place." (Mark 6:31-32)
Imagine being so busy that you don’t even have time to sit down and eat! That’s what was happening to Jesus and His disciples in Mark 6:31-32. They were helping so many people that they barely had a moment to rest. But Jesus knew how important it was to take a break, so He invited His disciples to come with Him to a quiet place to rest and recharge.
Just like Jesus and His disciples, we all need time to rest. It’s important to take breaks from our busy lives to spend quiet moments with Jesus. When we rest with Jesus, we find peace, feel recharged, and are ready to keep doing good things with new energy.
God doesn’t want us to be busy all the time. He wants us to take care of ourselves, to pause and enjoy the quiet, and to spend time with Him. Whether it’s taking a walk, reading a good book, or just sitting quietly and talking to God, these moments of rest help us stay strong and happy.
Quiet Time Tent:
Create a “Quiet Time Tent” at home! Use blankets, pillows, and a few chairs to build a cozy tent where you can go to rest and spend quiet time with Jesus. Decorate it with soft lighting, like fairy lights or a small lamp, and keep a Bible or a favorite book inside. Each day, spend a few minutes in your Quiet Time Tent, reading, praying, or just relaxing. This tent will be your special place to recharge and connect with God, just like Jesus did with His disciples.
Time For A Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching us the importance of rest. Help us to take time each day to be quiet and spend time with You. Give us the peace and strength we need to keep going and to do Your work with joy. May our quiet moments with You refresh our hearts and minds. Amen.
Keep resting and recharging, Faith Force Rest Retreaters! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that Jesus invites you to take breaks and find peace in His presence. Let’s make time for quiet moments with God and feel the refreshment that comes from resting with Him.