FOLLOW THE LEADERTh e apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they
had done and taught. Th en, 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.
Professor Green noted that in these three verses we are given insight on
how we can avoid burnout. First, the disciples told Jesus everything,
something Jesus still desires of us. Then, we see shared leadership.
Not only did Jesus share His load, but He sent them out by twos. And
third, when the pace got too hectic, He took them to a solitary place –
away from the people – to get some rest.
God desires workers and leaders who are personally refreshed and
renewed...^36