Energize Me

It doesn’t say that Jesus was grumpy but it does say that He was worn out. He got worn out by the journey just like the rest of us.

So, being tired that He was, He pushed Himself just a little more… a bit further…He spread out the remnants of His energy like I scrape the sides of the butter dish to use up the last bit and stretch it out over a piece of French bread, barely reaching the ends?

Or did He reached out for a quick-fix…?

…Grabbed an energy drink? Got a double-shot of espresso?  (Not that there is anything wrong with coffee, especially not squared!)

Actually, He did none of that.

He did something so old-fashioned and ordinary. Something borderline boring and old-people-ish.

He sat down. He… rested. He leaned back against the wall, stretched out His tired legs and closed His eyes for a moment.

I need to remember this.

Tired = take a break.

Sit down.

Relax. 

Take a nap. 

It may feel like such a terrible waste of time. With so much to do.  So much to accomplish.

Gifts to utilize.

Opportunities to cease.

But, you may find that you actually need it, ‘cause you never know what adventure could be waiting for you around the next corner.