Very Early in the Morning

Word must have spread, Jesus has been teaching with authority, then displaying his authority, he silences the unclean spirits then casts them out. I imagine I would be pretty fired up to see someone like that, as it turns out so was the entire Galilean countryside. They all showed up to Peter’s mother in law’s house (who Jesus has also healed from a fever). Actually, it says the whole town showed up! And Jesus healed everyone and drove out demons – he was busy in the ministry business.
I’ve had busy days in ministry, and usually after those busy days when I go home, I like to do nothing, just veg out watch some tv, not shave, not think about anything except my family and some sports.
That is what has always struck me about this story (it has long been one of my favorite stories about Jesus). After a long, full day (it started in the synagogue and ended well past midnight at Peter’s mother in laws) this is what happens:
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"
Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come." So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
Jesus gets up before the sun to spend time with the Father. Jesus knew where his energy, strength and power came from. I bet I would recharge my spiritual batteries a lot better doing some quiet time and prayer (which I usually neglect on my days off). Jesus then continues his focus on spreading the good news of the kingdom of God.
Lord draw me deeper into relationship with you.