They Were In His Presence

As I was reading the chapter titled "Asking to Give" in Christ Object Lessons - I noticed something I had not realized before.

Christ’s disciples were much impressed by His prayers and by His habit of communion with God. One day after a short absence from their Lord, they found Him absorbed in supplication. Seeming unconscious of their presence, He continued praying aloud. The hearts of the disciples were deeply moved. As He ceased praying, they exclaimed, “Lord, teach us to pray.” {COL 140.1}

Had you ever thought about the disciples having the privilege of being in the presence of Jesus as He prayed? I had never thought of that before. As I read the above paragraph I found myself wishing I could have been there that day. That I could have heard Jesus pray to His Father. How different must have been the prayer that Jesus prayed than of the prayers that the disciples had heard before- for them to ask Jesus to teach them to pray. 

Just a few things to think about. There are so many layers of things in the Bible for us to ponder and to learn. May we continue to seek to learn more and understand deeper. As we study the Word of God may we allow the Holy Spirit to guide and direct us and to help up better understand what we are studying. He is willing and able! 

Another thing to think about is the fact that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. How much more important is it that we spend time in prayer?