Jesus is lonely

When I look at the gospels, I can't help but think that Jesus was a very lonely man. He was fully human as well as fully define, so he needed friendship as much as I do. There weren't many people in the stories that were interested in being a friend to Jesus. Everyone wanted something from him. He was like a rockstar who won the lottery. His mother loved him and knew him as a friend, but the disciples didn't. Jesus always withdrew to quiet so he could spend time with his father, no one knew/knows Jesus better than God. So, Jesus marched through his life fulfilling his purpose being used by all who could reach him. I understand that this was part of his ministry, but couldn't one person stop and ask Jesus how his day was? After Jesus' death and resurrection his loneliness didn't stop. He is not dead, or gone, he is alive and near and I can't see him. It makes me angry! Jesus gives us the choice everyday to choose him, or myself. I almost always choose myself. I think the biggest problem is that I can't hear him. Jesus will not call me loudly, he will whisper to me. I will never hear him until I am willing to stop my business, and be still and quiet. Jesus speaks to us through quiet. Please take a moment to stop and be still, listen for Jesus he is calling.

"Jesus help me to listen to you. I believe that you are here with me always, but I don't listen to your whisper. Help me to hear. Give me desire to clear a moment to be still.

Amen."