Meditation – March 24, 2009

Posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Scripture: Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. John 6:15

Prayer: How often a verse that I have read quickly holds a meaning that I overlooked previously – as with this verse.

Response: It is like finally getting to the pastry crust and discovering a flavor missed in the filling. Yes, this verse captures for you the rhythm of Christ’s movement among you – even now. Just when you have figured things out – at least you think so – the author of life takes a turn and you are left to reflect on the meaning. All the signs of the miracle on the mountainside proclaimed that a worldly kingship, freedom from worldly oppression, the satisfaction of basic needs, and the list would expand if you were to interview all present – and consider yourself present as well. And just at that moment, anticipating the answer, he withdraws to a mountain by himself. What are you to make of it?

Make of it timing, timing in your life, letting go of what you want to control, and dissolve those desires in acceptance of what is – or put another way, allow those desires to dissolve into God’s will for you in this present moment. Observe the strength of character that you are witnessing in that withdrawal that he offers you in your daily life. How many times have you withdrawn to a quiet place – like now – to ponder a scene, a word, a thought, an insight before resuming your journey? So it was as Jesus withdrew again – it was not the first time, nor would it be the last – by himself.

For today, see if you can snatch a moment in time to withdraw and consider the passage of time as you journey on the path. You see in the withdrawal you greet the unfolding of who you are becoming.

All for this morning.

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