Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. On this cold winter day, the tree that I have seen so often beautiful and full of leaves, stands bare. Only a single deer stands close by. The horses that usually gather under the shade of the tree in summer were far away boarded in their winter home. It seemed so lonely. In this story from Mark’s gospel we learn that after the healing of a leper, Jesus was forced to stay outside towns in lonely places. Lonely places, Jesus needed lonely places. I don’t often think of Jesus as being lonely. The lonely places were important to him in order for him to carry on his ministry and fulfill his purpose. Sometimes we must also seek lonely places, places far away from distractions and think only of him.
Prayer Lord of Lonely Places, Teach us to discern when we need to seek a lonely place. And in that lonely place help us to focus on you and find strength to fulfill the purpose you have for us. Amen
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