He is sending out an invitation right now to withdraw from the NOISE and return to his presence.

The devil doesn’t always need to draw us into sin; sometimes, he only needs to keep us busy. Even good things can become a snare when they leave us too burned out, anxious, and too consumed to withdraw from the noise and rest in the presence of the Beloved.

If Jesus often withdrew to quiet, solitary places to be with the Father, how much more do we need to do the same?

“There was such a swirl of activity around Jesus, with so many people coming and going, that they were unable to even eat a meal. So Jesus said to his disciples, “Come, let’s take a break and find a secluded place where you can rest a while.” They slipped away and left by sailboat for a deserted spot.” Mark‬ ‭6‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭