‘That evening after sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. The whole town gathered at the door to watch. So Jesus healed many people who were sick with various diseases, and he cast out many demons. But because the demons knew who he was, he did not allow them to speak. Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you.” But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.” So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.’ Mark 1:32-39 (NLT)
Getting away from the noise seems a good idea, but in practice it is so hard to do! There are just so many things calling for our attention.
At sundown Jesus heals the sick and casts out many demons. The next morning when the disciples awoke, they couldn’t find Jesus. They searched for Him and finally found Him in the stillness of the early morning praying in a desolate place. When the disciples told Him that many people were looking for Him, Jesus reminded them that He had to preach in other towns “for that is why I came out.”
Today get away from the noise! Spend time alone in prayer. Reassess your priorities.
from Turning Of the Noise by Dr. John H. Munro