“After sending them home, he (Jesus) went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.” v.23
This doesn’t seem like a very important verse among the things the Bible records in chapter 14. But the truth is, Jesus knew that nothing could be done without being in rich fellowship with the Father. Yes, He had the whole God thing going on, but He was displaying what a relationship with the Father looks like. 2000+ years later, people look at this and see that Jesus will was surrendered to the will of the Father. Seeking solitude was an important priority for Jesus. He made room in his busy schedule to be alone with the Father.
Spending time alone with God in prayer nurtures a vital relationship with him and equips us to meet life’s challenges and struggles. It helps us grow spiritually and become more and more like Christ!
Today, will you make time for Him? Try to spend just 30 minutes praying, listening and connecting with God.
Dan Gould 