Jesus Discerned Between Invitations

Jesus knew his spiritual journey depended on responsiveness to God’s invitations. Although his job was the most crucial in human history, Jesus did not get compulsive, preoccupied or unable to practice the presence of God or people. In the midst of interruptions and overwhelming need, Jesus learned how to discern between invitations. 

He learned discernment by first saying yes to God’s invitations to rest, wait, pray, forgive, remember and love. Time with God was not a luxury that got squeezed out when business picked up.…