jbu@justbetweenus.org Matthew 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. This was in the peak of His ministry and the peak of the busyness of His life! Jesus prayed often. On Yom Kippur, a fifth prayer is added (Ne'ila-). 23:34. While Jesus prayed for this possibility, he affirmed that if it wasn't possible, he wanted to. Imagine if your way of life were to be unhurried with Jesusyoud feel peace, hear Gods voice better, and experience more of Gods grace and wisdom in your relationships and work. Recently I took a few moments to scan the instances when the Bible describes Jesus praying, to see if noticingwhenHe prayed could reveal something. O righteous Father, although the world has not known You, yet I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, Sit here until I have prayed.. This new devotional contains 365 inspiring Bible verses, uplifting devotions, and moving prayers to help you apply each days message. Our singular purpose is to build the Body of Christ by the wisdom and power of the Word of God through the Holy Spirit. I am, exist. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. Read an excerpt from 365 Days of Prayer now. Then returning from the wilderness, to his hometown of Nazareth, he stood up to read, took the scroll of Isaiah (61:12), and announced, Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing (Luke 4:21). Start with these examples, and youre sure to discover more of your own. The disciples watched Jesus pray, and they asked Him, "Lord, teach us to pray.". Brookfield | WI | 53045, Do you have a passion to tangibly share encouragement that goes beyond a magazine arriving in a mailbox, or a website packed full of resources, to a life upended by the hope of Jesus? Jews pray three times a day. The Bible tells us that Jesus often went up to the mountain to pray - Matthew 14:23, Mark 6:46, Luke 6:12, John 6:15. See also Mark 3:13), Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. He emphasized the need for prayer and spending time in God's presence. This phrase occurs only three times in the New Testament. On the night before choosing His 12 closest disciples, Jesus spent the night praying to God (Luke 6:12 NIV). We know, of course, that after His baptism Jesus entered the Judean wilderness to be tempted by the devil. But he chose again and again, in perfect wisdom and love, to give his first and best moments to seeking his Fathers face. Indeed his favorite expression is immediately (or at once) which he uses 39 times (NASB). Why Jesus Prayed Three Times. . He even skips the story of Jesus birth. It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. And sometimes He even told some of the people with the most dramatic healings not to tell anyone about it! Jesus didn't only retreat to be alone with God. It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.. (Jn 12:27-28) Asking the Father to glorify His name. (Also see: Mk 8:6-7), (Lk 9:18) Before Peter called Jesus the Christ.. We make no financial deals, we make no income, we are, from a work standpoint, entirely unproductive. In any case, we can learn from Jesus that prayer in lonely places can temper our loneliness when were missing someone. Recorded prayers Three prayers on the cross: "Father forgive them; for they know not what they do" (Luke 23:34) "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Matt 27:46, Mark 15:34) "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit" (Luke 23:46) . These seven moments when Jesus prayed can help us, as we see that occasions and opportunities for prayer are all around us, wherever we go and whatever we do. Pray then like this . Jesus invites us to join him in his solitude so we can know God as Abba too and share his love with others. Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular. - Matthew 14:13 10 When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus all that they had done. This verse actually comes right after were told that news about Jesus had spread throughout the region and that multitudes of people would come to see Him, to hear Him teach and to receive healing. He is shown to pray: alone (Mt 14:23)(Mk 1:35)(Lk 9:18)(Lk 22:39-41), in public (Jn 11:41-42)(Jn 12:27-30), before meals (Mt 26:26)(Mk 8:6)(Lk 24:30)(Jn 6:11), before important decisions (Lk 6:12-13), before healing (Mk 7:34-35), after healing (Lk 5:16), to do the Fathers will (Mt 26:36-44), among other things. One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. One of such habits was regularly visiting the Synagogue (Luke 4:16). When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve." Jesus sets such an example for our lives, simply by how he lived his life. Devout Jews pray three times a day: morning . At dusk, dawn, and . And if Jesus, even Jesus, carved out such space in the demands of his human life, shouldnt we all the more? Its how he dealt with the constant demands of his ministry and cared for his soul. And yet, long before Pascal, Jesus himself modeled for us the very kind of habits and rhythms of life we need in any age. When He arrived on the Mount of Olives the night of His betrayal, He withdrew about a stones throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed (Lk. This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. In this way Mark invites us to join him and be unhurried with Jesus. When morning came, He called His disciples to Him.and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated apostles (Lk. (Two examples are found at: Matthew 26:39+42 and John 17:1-26) How many times times do Muslims pray . They may shorten their meal times or get fast food rather than sit down and eat a leisurely meal, but they will eat. There are two types of Christians who rarely withdraw for such prayer. When our loving Creator fashioned our world and placed humans in it, He gave them a strict command that out of every seven days, one of those days was to be committed to worship, and work was to cease. Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Jesus withdrew regularly. 6:30-32). But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5:15-16; see also Mark 1:45), Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. (Mark 2:13), One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and his disciples walked along. (Mark 2:23), Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. (Mark 3:7), Jesus went out to a mountain side to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. (Mark 1:35). And so it is with our spiritual feeding on the Nourisher of our souls, our Lord Jesus. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.". You are here: Home. He had experienced some tough times too. But instead He would heal some people and then disappear into the wilderness for a while. Pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44). Luke 6:12. To sit quietly in a room alone, in Pascals words, is not an achievement but an instrument an opportunity to open up our lives and souls to him for whom we were made. Mark 1:35,36 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed, Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular. (Lk 24:50-53) He blessed the disciples before His Ascension. ), When Jesus heard [that John the Baptist had been beheaded], he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. (Matthew 14:13), Because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, [Jesus] said to [his disciples], Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. (Mark 6:31-32), After [Jesus] had dismissed [the crowds], he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Luke says Jesus was resolute (9:51). He prayed for those who were hurting Him (see Luke 23:34). He had predictable habits. All verses are NIV84 unless indicated otherwise. 3)Before a Big Decision Most churches could not hold the crowds that would come to hear him speak, and sometimes he had to climb through a window or walk on the tops of the pews to get to the front. temper our loneliness when were missing someone. Our Savior and our Lord was not so busy that He couldnt take time out to withdraw. 47 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. His acts of receiving the word, and responding in prayer, were not ends in themselves. Jesus loved His Father and communicated with Him often. How the Spirit Produces Faith in Our Hearts, Devotional Prayer: Learning from our Lord Himself. (Ive added a few verses from the other Gospels. Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. Pray for those who abuse you (Luke 6:28). So I went back to the Gospel of Mark and did a Bible study on Jesus solitude and silence. I think this is vitally important for every one of us. May it never be! For a full listing of all articles, written and audio, go to our Audio Devos Page. [Apparently Jesus kept silent for most of the 22-mile hike. ' (Mark 15:25, 33; Luke 23:46). How could we miss the significance of Jesus solitude and silence with the Father? He also taught on the importance of prayer (Mt 21:22)(Mk 11:24-26)(Mt 7:7-11)(Lk 11:9-13)(Jn 14:13-14)(Jn 15:7,16)(Jn 16:23-24)(Mt 5:44)(Lk 6:27-28)(Mt 6:5-15: including the Lords Prayer)(Lk 11:2-4)(Mt 18:19-20). The Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Pray without show and without posturing (Matthew 6:57). And how today might our Father reward us any better than with more of himself through his Son? At every step of the way to Calvary, over and over again, he knew everything would happen as it is written (see especially the Gospel of John, 6:31, 45; 8:17; 10:34; 12:14, 16; 15:25). Jesus' solitude and silence is a major theme in the Gospels. However, we often find ourselves living quite contrary to that lifestyle. Jesus prayer session in the Garden of Gethsemane surely ranks as His most heartfeltmost desperate, even (see Luke 22:40-44). He took them along and withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida Luke 9:10 Introverts, rejoice! And this is a good and necessary thing. He gets out the Gospel of Jesus much faster than any of the other Gospel writers. )(Also see: Lk 22:39-46, Mk 14:32-42), (Lk 23:34) Right after being nailed to the cross, Jesus prayed, Father forgive them; for they know not what they do., (Mt 27:46) While dying on the cross, Jesus cried out, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?(Also see: Mk 15:34). After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by Himself to pray. (Mt 15:36) Giving thanks to the Father before feeding 4000. 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. So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place (Mk. How many times did Jesus pray in Luke? Luke 22:41 And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down . Luke 5:16 Verse Concepts Jesus prayed repeatedly while in painon the cross. . In, on, among. If he was not traveling, he was preaching, and usually more than once a day. While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. Mark may be breathless with enthusiasm to share the Good News that Jesus has made the Kingdom of God available to us, but repeatedly he pauses to give us glimpses into Jesus solitude and silence with the Father. (Jn 11:41-42) Before raising Lazarus from the dead. Luke also makes it unmistakable that this pattern of retreat and reentry was part of the ongoing dynamic of Christs human life. We're going to watch Jesus pray too. We carve out a season for spiritual respite, in some momentarily sacred space, to feed our souls, enjoying God there in the stillness. (See my book Your Best Life in Jesus Easy Yoke.). You are his heirs, and God's promise to Abraham belongs to you." (Galatians 3:26-29 NLT) "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. We see Jesus taking time off before making major decisions. Jesus was human- terrified of the cross, the pain, and the humiliation- but He knew He had to do it. The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. Jesus did not have his own personal material copy of the Bible, like almost all of us do today. We follow His example when we pray in paineven when our prayers are inartful or inarticulate. First are the workaholics. Instead of peace and joy, so many of us find ourselves swept away in worry, busyness and frustration. (He prayed 3 separate prayers. Jesus then went straight away out to the wilderness for 40 days. When you read the gospels, you find a whole lot of action. We may have but glimpses of Jesuss habits and personal spiritual practices in the Gospels, but what we do have is by no accident, and it is not scant. He emphasized the need for prayer and spending time in God's presence. (Also see: Mt 14:19, Mk 6:41, Lk 9:16), (Mt 14:23) Before walking on water. From hupo and choreo; to vacate down, i.e. Like John said, there would be no room to keep it. Last Sunday's sermon was no exception. Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest (Matthew 9:38; Luke 10:2). He went away to be reenergized through prayer, quiet meditation, and to spend personal time with close friends. Once in the morning (Shacharit-), once in the afternoon (Mincha-), and once at night (Arvit-). Then he told them many things in parables. (Matthew 13:1-3. No matter what else is going on, they will find time to eat. He lived by what was written. In Luke 5:16, we read, "Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.". Prayer The Bible paints a crystal clear picture of Jesus' prayer life. What an amazing opportunity we now have today, with Old and New Testaments in paper and ink (and with us, everywhere we go, on our phones), to daily give ourselves to the word of God. He prayed for the twelve disciples, that God would protect them from "the evil one." Jesus prayed for God to strengthen their ministry once He departed from them. Luke 22:42. Ah! And He withdrew and took these breaks without apology. He didnt despise them (here he puts his desire to retreat on hold) but had compassion on them and healed their sick (Matthew 14:14). Jesus, Himself, said that He can do nothing of His own, but only what His Heavenly Father shows Him. He must be out among the people, presenting God to them and teaching them the ways of their Creator. Youre welcome Daniel. But how many of us, in such a situation, would have the presence of mind, and heart, to discern and prioritize prayer as Jesus did? 4. And many came to him.(John 10:39-41, ESV), They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. (Mark 10:32.) So what did He do? A day without the Heavenly Manna? But He also withdrew; He deliberately walked away from the crowds, found a remote spot, and spent prolonged time in prayer, with no one else around. In these blessed means, he pursued the end of knowing and enjoying his Father. When evening came, he was [still] there alone. (Matthew 14:23; see also Mark 6:46), [Jesus] entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. (Mark 7:24), Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, Who do the crowds say I am? 6)When in Need Additionally, in Luke 5:16 above, Luke gives us another recognizable routine of Jesus: He withdrew from the people into a solitary place alone and prayed. Luke 6:12-13 says that Jesus "went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them, He chose twelve whom He also named apostles; "Jesus was always connected to God with everything He did, especially when there were important decisions to be made. While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them and not one of them perished but the son of perdition, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. Jesus was, unless He withdrew, always crowded by crowds. To a man (or to a woman) every last one of the great, fruitful, highly successful ministers throughout history worked incredibly hard and put in long hours for the kingdom of God. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Often it means moving from a higher level of action and activity to a situation where there is less action, or perhaps no action at all. There was certainly a demand for it. With all the crowds that constantly wanted His attention, He could not give Himself to them 24/7 without frequently taking time to isolate Himself and talk to His Heavenly Father. Could you not watch with Me one hour? He was continually in a prayer mode. Apparently, He considered the time spent in those prayer sessions a worthwhile investment. On the Sabbath and festivals, a fourth prayer is added (Musaf-). 3. How many times a day do Jews pray? "He went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God" ( Luke 6:12 . For Christ, the wilderness or desolate place often became his momentarily sacred space. 3. Again He went away and prayed, saying the same words. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God . Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship; shows how he will make them fishers of men; eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls; foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension; and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches. Its a sweeping claim, but it might just be the kind of overstatement we need today to be awakened from our relentless stream of distractions and diversions. even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life. The priority of Jesus solitude and silence is everywhere in the Gospels. Jesus prayed with . He prayed for others to come to know Him as Savior and Lord. Roberts greatest weakness was his white-hot intensity. "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16). Saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do. Get More Inspiration Delivered to Your Inbox. On that occasion, Jesus three closest friends were there to see Him in the company of twootherfriendsElijah and Moses! To begin let us consider the meaning of the word withdraw. Perhaps He does, but you dont. But all action and activity can lead to burnout, even among young people, and we might suspect that anyone as busy as Jesus must surely have shown at least some indications of burnout. It never happened. With all the crowds that constantly wanted His attention, He could not give Himself to them 24/7 without frequently taking time to isolate Himself and talk to His Heavenly Father. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. Many Bible students miss the importance of Jesus solitude and silence. The Bible mentions that Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed (Luke 5:16 NIV). And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Time with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ is never a luxury nor an option. At last, God granted humanitys longtime desire to see Him, though almost everyone who physically met Him did not know they were meeting God in person. He often withdrew early in the morning to be with God, sometimes praying all night. how many times did jesus withdrew to pray . I am no longer in the world; and yet they themselves are in the world, and I come to You. Jesus said to them, "Take off the grave clothes and let him go." 45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, put their faith in him. Join us in being a blessing to women everywhere as we continue to create the content you know and love. I am unaware of any Christian or minister with a desirable relationship with the Lordand Gods tangible power and presencewithout this habit. He went off alone to pray. If Jesus were to become king and free Israel from Roman rule, He would be able to avoid crucifixion, so He may have felt tempted: "Having therefore a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to what we profess. Ministries Sometimes much of their work is related to church and the kingdom of God, and this makes it easy to justify never taking spiritual breaks to quietly talk to God. He regularly escaped the noise and frenzy of society to be alone with his Father, where he could give him his full attention. Yes Jesus did pray many times, in the garden of Gethsemane , before feeding the five thousands. The amazing revivalist Evan Roberts was a man who did not learn that lesson when his ministry was at its zenith. Before making the decision, He prayed all night long. Four hundred years after Pascal, life may be as hurried and anxious as it has ever been. They based this primarily on two verses. Jesus also took time off when He faced an intimidating task. The Bible mentions that Jesus "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16 NIV). 2. Jesus wanted some time alone to pray. What a ministry opportunity he left behind, some might say. But we read throughout the Gospels that he often sent the crowds away so he . We dont retreat from lifes busyness and bustle as an end in itself. What was written animated his life, and when he withdrew, he went to speak to his Father in prayer. What Was The Error Of The Five Foolish Virgins? "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." - Luke 5:16. The New Testament refers numerous times to how important it was for our Lord Jesus to get away to spend time with His Father. 45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. At times, he went away by himself, to be alone (Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:4647; John 6:15). We know he was praying alone because the disciples then asked him, "Lord . This solitude was a regular habit for him. In Mark 9:9-29, when a man brings his child to Jesus to be healed from his terrible ailment, they try their hand at exorcizing the demon and fail miserably. After the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowd. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. (Mt 26:36-46) In Gethsemane before His betrayal. Before telling his disciples of his coming death, he spent time alone in prayer (Luke 9:18). In that day you will ask in My name, and I do not say to you that I will request of the Father on your behalf; Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life. 4:16) - Jesus incorporated other forms of time off into His life as well. In Mark 6:3132, he invites his men to join him, saying, Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while. Mark explains, For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. We see evidence of time off after a period of victory. In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety. Before rehearsing Jesuss patterns in retreating for prayer and then reentering for ministry, we should observe the place of Scripture in his life. Answer (1 of 14): According to the NIV Exhaustive Concordance, the word pray is used 121 times, not including the various conjugations of the verb. It says, When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. The work is too important, the need is too great, the responsibilities are far too grave for them to indulge in extended times of prayer. In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. We must rest; we must be spiritually refreshed, we must withdraw: daily withdrawals, weekly withdrawals, and sometimes seasonal withdrawals as we seek the Lord for the next step in our lives. On: July 7, 2022. Some also believe there are verses outside of the Gospels which show that Jesus is still praying (making intercession) on our behalf (Rom 8:34)(Heb 7:25)(Heb 9:24)(1 Jn 2:1), even though He is now in Heaven. However, the common misconception that arises in a new Christian's mind is that Jesus might not have prayed since he was directly connected to the . And he not only assumed they would pray (Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:2425; Luke 11:2) but commanded it (Matthew 24:20; 26:41; Mark 13:18; 14:38; Luke 21:36; 22:40, 46). 7:24). 6:12-13). And we cannot speak concerning specific individual questions of suffering, but the Bible clearly speaks as to why suffering has always been a part of the human experience. There he was transfigured before them. (Mark 9:2), Afterhis brothers had gone up to the feast, then [Jesus] also went up, not publicly but in private. (John 7:10, ESV). From the start of His ministry to His death and resurrection our Lord Jesus was constantly on the go, traveling from one city to another, healing large groups of people at a time, preaching to thousands, and confronting the angry, jealous Jewish leaders of His day. 15 When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take himby force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain byhimself. I have manifested Your name to the men whom You gave Me out of the world; they were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. The Son of Man goes as it is written of him (Mark 14:21), he said. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are. Now they have come to know that everything You have given Me is from You; for the words which You gave Me I have given to them; and they received them and truly understood that I came forth from You, and they believed that You sent Me. Still, there are times when we may not automatically turn to prayer, even though maybe we should. "Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. But now I come to You; and these things I speak in the world so that they may have My joy made full in themselves. 1.1K views, 59 likes, 7 loves, 2 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from : #__ - How did Jesus do it? (Mk 1:35-36) In the morning before heading to Galilee. When evening came, He was there alone (Matt.14:22-23). Since Jesus was God incarnate, He didn't need to pray. And like Christ, we will do well to make Gods own words, in the Bible, to be the leading edge of our own seeking to draw near to him. Jesus wearied of constant people-contact just as we do. If He had to do it, how much more us! PO Box 2068 This was as much a part of His life and ministry as healing, teaching, and mentoring His disciples. But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. However, Jesus life also teaches us about how to live and minister. O righteous Father, although the world has not known You, yet I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me; I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.. He didn't despise them (here he puts his desire to retreat on hold) but had compassion on them and healed their sick ( Matthew 14:14 ). What times did Jesus pray? Its how he prepared for important ministry events. Even as God in human flesh, he prioritized time alone with his Father. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Would love your thoughts, please comment. In it all in receiving his Fathers voice in Scripture, and praying alone (and with company), and at times, when faced with particularly pressing concerns, adding the tool of fasting Jesus sought communion with his Father. ''Mark 1: 35'' Before He chose the twelve disciples: He went to a mountain and spent the night in prayer. We withdraw, like Jesus, to a desolate place to commune with God (Mark 1:35), and then return to the bustle of daily tasks and the needs of others. As it was for Him, so it is for us; baptisms, holidays, weddings, funerals, reunions and other special events offer a reminder and an occasion for prayer.

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