I've been reading Luke and, for the past couple of days, thinking about Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness by Himself. I couldn't make it through a 3-day fast with my sister and I don't like being by myself at home every day (I live alone). But what new level might I reach and what might I be able to hear because of disconnecting myself from the daily demands of my body and the cares of life?
It's kind of what I do on Saturday mornings. Even Sunday mornings start with getting out of the house to go to church. But Saturday mornings are for playing a few songs on my guitar, leisurely writing in my journal, thoughtfully reading my next Bible chapter, and listening. I listen for that one golden nugget from Him that hits me deep in my heart and gives me direction for my next step of faith; the one Word from Him that's full of life and truth and is what I need to survive. It always comes if I listen with an open heart.
And then I eat some breakfast (sometimes at noon) and set about my chores, carrying with me what I gained in that secret place.
And Jesus answered him, "It is written, man shall not live on bread alone."
Luke 4:4
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