Matthew 14
After John is beheaded, I would imagine Jesus feels a need to mourn. This is implied by v14 which indicates that Jesus "withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place." Jesus lands and although He desires to have quiet time (see also Mark 6), perhaps to mourn for John with the disciples, he makes time for those in need. This is challenging to me because I always make excuses for not serving others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are SO available - all the time, any place, and for any reason. I call Your name and You are there. How great You are! And You are a great teacher also...teaching via parables with such patience! Jesus I am not deserving of such love. I am yet again selfish. Thank You that You love me but please forgive me. Help me be the man You intend for me. Forgive me for my selfishness, help me turn from this sin.
When Jesus
heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary
place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. v13-14
After John is beheaded, I would imagine Jesus feels a need to mourn. This is implied by v14 which indicates that Jesus "withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place." Jesus lands and although He desires to have quiet time (see also Mark 6), perhaps to mourn for John with the disciples, he makes time for those in need. This is challenging to me because I always make excuses for not serving others.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are SO available - all the time, any place, and for any reason. I call Your name and You are there. How great You are! And You are a great teacher also...teaching via parables with such patience! Jesus I am not deserving of such love. I am yet again selfish. Thank You that You love me but please forgive me. Help me be the man You intend for me. Forgive me for my selfishness, help me turn from this sin.
