Mark 6:7 - Jesus sent the 12 disciples out to preach the gospel and heal the sick - I supposed he was in a good mood that his disciples were ready to experience the power of the kingdom
Mark 6:14 - Herod beheaded his cousin John the Baptist. Jesus must be very sad to hear the news. That must be a sabotage and spiritual attack on Jesus.
Mark 6:30 - The disciples returned with the exciting news of all the miracles, healing, & exocisms that took place (cf vs 12-13). How you you think Jesus would have felt? His cousin has just died a martyr's death. I supposed He had to rejoice with the disciples.
Mark 6:31 - Jesus saw the need to spend some time with the disciples for debriefing hence took them aside for a time to rest. Perhaps both for himself and them to recuperate.
Mark 6:33 - The multitudes heard where they were going (perhaps some of the disciples out of zealousness had leaked the news out)and swarmed to the deserted place before them. If you were Jesus, how would you have felt? I would have felt overwhelmed with tiredness & exhaustion both physically and emotionally.Come on - give me a break!
Mark 6:34 - Moved with compassion for them, he taught them from morning until evening. Compassion for the people has overcome his own fatigue and sorrows.
Mark 6:35-36 - There seemed to be a hint in the disciples' voice that Jesus was abit long-winded and forgot the time. They were tired and hungry already.
Mark 6:37-44 - Only after he performed the miracle and fed the 5,000 did he send the people away.
If I were Jesus, I would have dropped down dead tired! And woke up the next morning feeling groggy and anti-social.
But that didn't happen to Him, What was his secret? vs 46 - He departed to the mountain alone and pray and was rejunevated and refreshed in the presence of His Father. I think I need to learn that too.
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