At His Feet
“And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart
into a desert place, and rest a while” (Mark 6:31).
The disciples were not losing or wasting time when they sat at the feet of their Master and held quiet conversation with Him under the olives of Bethany or by the shores of the sea of Galilee. These were their school hours, their feeding times. These were the times when they could listen, learn, ask questions and share what was on their mind and in their hearts, while learning what His mind was and what His heart was towards them. These were, no doubt, very precious and memorable times with the Lord Jesus.
The healthiest Christian, the one who is fitted for godly living and godly labors, is the one who spends much time with Christ, and feeds on Him the most. Here lies the benefit of Bible reading and secret prayer. The very act of sitting quietly at His table of love has its significance for eternal blessing. Let’s be like the bride in the Old Testament, who said, “I sat down under His shadow with great delight, and His fruit was sweet to my taste” (Song of Solomon 2:3).
