When JESUS heard that they had beheaded John the Baptist HE wanted to be alone to pray and seek comfort from the FATHER!
Matthew 14:13 NKJV
When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
But when JESUS got to that deserted place HE saw a great multitude!
Matthew 14:14 NKJV
And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.
HIS work had to continue despite the circumstances! HE healed the sick and feed them! After that long day of work HE sent the multitudes away.
Matthew 14:23 NKJV
And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.
As servants of GOD, JESUS will always be our example. When we’re tired and just want to rest and be alone, HIS work must continue to be our priority! JESUS after a long day work finally got the comfort HE needed from HIS FATHER!
Matthew 20:28
JUST AS THE SON OF MAN DID NOT COME TO BE SERVED, BUT TO SERVE, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Remember, HIS work should always be our priority! And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men!