S – When Jesus heard about it, he withdrew from there by boat to a remote place to be alone. When the crowds heard this, they followed him on foot from the towns. ¹⁴ When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick. 

Matthew 14:13–14 CSB

O – The whole chapter hinges on this verse.  Prior it talked about John the Baptist being beheaded.  After it, Jesus did some of his most amazing miracles –  Healing, feed 5,000, walk on water, Peter walks on water, wind and rain cease and healing by touching his robe.  Something in that alone time moved Jesus.

A – In our darkest times, God speaks to us.  Sometimes it is comfort, understanding or silence.  All three are distinct and all three lead us to action in our faith in God.  We need to spend time with him when we are challenged so we can know our next steps.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you God.  We face some challenging moments and we want to do that in your presence.  We ask that your Holy Spirit would lead and empower us during this journey.