Wednesday, January 27



Mark 6:30-31
The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught.  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.”



Reflection
When the disciples were overwhelmed with what was going on in their lives Jesus invited them to spend time with him.  Why would he do that?  He did that because spending time with him was the best way for them to learn how to deal with the issues, pressures and problems that arise when one follows Jesus.  He taught them through association.  He spent time with them.
How can we do that for those we are discipling?  How about an invitation to have coffee?  How about suggesting to your apprentice disciple that the two of you have lunch together?  Maybe the two of you plan a day away for some time to reflect on what has been going on in both of your discipleship journeys.
Are we willing to invest that much time in someone so that they can grow into a fully functioning disciple of Jesus?  If not, can we say that we are truly being obedient to Jesus command to make disciples?  Take some time to think about these questions today.