Mark 1:35; Matthew 4:1-4 Do you like going to meetings? How many of you have jobs that require them? - As a follower of Jesus the most important meeting of your day is ____________________. - Jesus demonstrates the importance of meeting with God. Mark 1:35 "And in the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there." - A quiet time is a set-aside part of your day where you meet with God. - Your quiet time (meeting) with God sets the tone for the day. - Jesus reveals why it is essential to meet with God. Matthew 4:1-4. (Deut. 8:3) - It is essential for you to eat bread (food) to live. (Physically) - It is essential for you to read God's Word to live. (Spiritually) - A daily quiet time with God involves: - Praying with God. Talking to Him and listening to Him. - Reading God's Word. - Writing down what He reveals to you. - Obeying what He tells you to do for the day. - Sharing it with others throughout the day. We are on Day 5 of 2025 with 360 more days ahead. I want to challenge you to make 2025 the year where you meet with God daily. If you accept this challenge, your life will never be the same.