Are you tired yet? I seem to be always off and running and getting cramps from the rush of it all! When will I learn to slow down? Maybe that’s why I experience homeschool burn-out by now.
As I thought through my dilemma, I started to wonder how Jesus handled everything on his “plate.” I wondered if Jesus was rushed and off and running all the time. Yes, there were definitely times of a lot happening all at once. I could certainly relate to His dealing with crowds of people all day long and having to hide or get away early in the morning to spend time with His Father. And the number of things pressing on Him at one time were many. Twelve disciples to love and train and feed (and I only have seven), crowds of people to teach and heal, critics to rebuff and enemies to avoid, places to travel – and sometimes all in one day.He most certainly had more than I could ever deal with on any given day.
But as I looked into His life further, I saw incredible Peace – knowing He only did what His Father told Him to do; I saw love and patience flowing out to his disciples – taking every opportunity to speak into their lives. I saw the Son of man displaying the character of God in His dealings with people.
I was immediately convicted that I, too, want to be a mother and teacher of peace, doing only what my Father tells me to do; to be able to minister to crowds of people or one person in need whenever that need arises- and not feel condemned because of the pull away from my own schedule; I want to feel the revival so necessary on a daily basis as I carve out a time and place to get alone with my Father; I want to have an answer for every man that asks me the hope which lies within – even and especially if that man is my own son.
It all boils down to this: I want to be like Jesus. And I know in order to be like Him, I must run like Him. I must run to my Father like Him. I must run to do my Father’s bidding like Him. And then I will have peace like Him.
Oh to be like Jesus – there will my weary feet find rest, and there will I find the rejuvenation to run on to the finish of this homeschooling journey.
Deborah is the Devotional e-News Editor and Chapel Columnist for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Visit her blog here on HSB at www.homeschoolblogger.com/devdoordeborah
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