Be ready for anything

Matthew 14:13-21
Jesus has shown us a great example of how we always have to be ready to witness to others and work for God's glory.  John the Baptist was just murdered by Herod, and Jesus was trying to find a place to mourn the loss of a friend.  When he finds a solitary place, he is converged upon by a crowd of people, and instead of leaving, he ministers to them, healing their sick.  He stays with them so long that they all get hungry, and Jesus has another opportunity to show the glory of God, and he feeds all five thousand of these people with only two fish and five loaves of bread.  Imagine if he had simply moved on to another location to find peace and rest.  His disciples and those people would have missed out on something amazing.  Even when we're tired and need some time alone, be ready to listen to the will of God so you don't miss an opportunity to be part of his spectacular plan.