Mark 1:21, 35-39- The Gospel of Mark is the most action packed of the gospel accounts. Jesus goes from place to place performing miracles, confronting accusers, and teaching disciples. But Jesus realized the necessity of spending time alone in prayer, regardless how how busy and fruitful his ministry was. He went to Capernaum and taught in the synagogue. It was a great meeting with popular adoration and a miracle. People were abuzz about the great service. Jesus leaves and goes to the home of a friend and heals a sick lady there. People come to the house all evening and he heals the sick and delivers the possessed. All in all a pretty good day of ministry.
Early the next morning while the disciples were sleeping in, enjoying the memories of the day before, Jesus got up early and got alone so he could pray. He didn't wait until he had given himself out and hit a wall of discouragement or weariness. Neither should we. Our prayers must be consistent to be powerful. If we want to be effective over the long haul, we can't coast after victories, or wait until a new battle rages. If Jesus needed daily prayer, how much more do we? Let's practice Daily prayer instead of Desperation prayer.
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