Hello Everyone,

One thing about leaders is that they understand the value of solitude.

Leaders spend lots of time alone.

Verse 11-16 ¹¹ I went to Jerusalem, and after staying there three days ¹² I set out during the night with a few men. I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no mounts with me except the one I was riding on.

¹³ By night I went out through the Valley Gate toward the Jackal Well and the Dung Gate, examining the walls of Jerusalem, which had been broken down, and its gates, which had been destroyed by fire. ¹⁴ Then I moved on toward the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was not enough room for my mount to get through; ¹⁵ so I went up the valley by night, examining the wall. Finally, I turned back and reentered through the Valley Gate. ¹⁶ The officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, because as yet I had said nothing to the Jews or the priests or nobles or officials or any others who would be doing the work.

This is a picture of solitude. This is a guy who is awake while others are sleeping. Most of us don't like to be alone. We are used to constant conversation and companionship. We are used to the noise.

Be honest, even when you are in the car alone, you can't stand it and you turn on the radio. You post on the FB page, Bored, it's been over 5 minutes since I heard from anyone. If you are at home alone the TV has to be on, even if you are vacuuming and cannot possibly hear it!

And if your computer dies or the power goes off, then maybe you'll talk to God, you know, since there's nothing better to do.

For Greater Things To Come we must be still and know that He is God!

Pastor Phil