"Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.
When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone."
John 6:14-15
Reading this today, I appreciated the fact that Jesus needed some space sometimes, both to meditate and pray I'm sure, but also that he just needed to get away from some well-intentioned but very misguided people who were planning his life for him.
Christ is a symbol of unity and goodness, but even he needed to take some time away from the madness sometimes. The holidays are typically a time of togetherness, but this selection reminds us that it is okay to make some space for our own sanity as well. Let's remember that as we spend time with our loved ones, and work with God to ensure that the holidays are enjoyable rather than hyper-stressful. :)
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