“Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you.” But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.” So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.”Mark‬ ‭1‬:‭35‬-‭39‬ ‭

The book of Mark tells of Jesus as a man on a mission.

He was continually traveling from town to town in order to share truth to the ones who were held captive to sin and religion.

In this portion of Mark, Jesus had just spent much time healing and casting out demons the day before. The next morning, the people are searching Jesus out. They understandably want more.

The disciples were proud and excited to be a part of Jesus’ work, but Jesus reminded them here that He was there to teach, to spread the Word. They needed to go to other towns now. “That is why I came.”

Jesus knew He was not far from the cross. He could not linger from place to place, but keep moving forward in order to do the complete will of his Father.

He came to preach. However, we also know He also came for the cross. To tear the veil that separated us from God. To give us direct access to Himself. Jesus came to die to be resurrected back to heaven so that He could intercede for us.

However, for a time, Jesus came to serve. He came for that generation and future generations. Over and over Jesus escaped the ones who wanted to kill Him. Until it was that just right, particular time for the Holy One to go through the most horrific thing for you and I that we might live in eternal glory.