Learn to Hide

In his book Ordering your Private World, Gordon MacDonald quotes Elton Trueblood.
"A public man, though he is necessarily available at many times, must learn to hide.  If he is always available, he is not worth enough when he is available."

This quote illustrates an important truth for leaders, "learn to hide."  We need and it is necessary to have down time, away from ministry and the demands it imposes on you and your family.   Jesus himself exemplified this for us.  Luke 5.15-16 says, 
15 But the news about Him spread even more, and large crowds would come together to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. 16 Yet He often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.  (HCSB)

We need to have our favorite deserted place to hide from others and commune with Him not just for us but for those whom we are trying to minister too. 

Enjoy you hiding time today with Jesus!