Jesus knew the time was drawing near for his crucifixion. He recognized his need to get alone and prepare for the coming agony. “Therefore Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but went from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there remained with his disciples” (John 11:53-54).
If the Son of God needed to get away to prepare for the sorrow he was facing, why do we think we must push through no matter what is happening? Being a Christ follower means we are honest with ourselves about what we are facing and respond accordingly.
