'We must report to Jesus
We must report to Jesus all that we say, or do, or fail to do
"The apostles gathered around Jesus, and reported to Him all they had done and taught." Mark 6:30
Often we are like the disciples who had toiled all the night, and caught nothing. At many a setting sun we come, weary and sad, with empty hands. Then sometimes we are tempted to stay away from the Master and make no report. What have we to report? Nothing but a fruitless day. But we should not therefore stay away from Him who sent us forth.
Jesus had days in His own life that seemed fruitless, and He can understand our sadness when we come home with no sheaves. So let us tell Him all.
That is the kind of evening secret prayer that will bless us. It will make us very watchful all day, if we remember that we must report to Jesus all that we say, or do, or fail to do ; it will keep us in more intimate relations with Him. Then, His sympathy will strengthen us for better service each day.