Jesus went into the wilderness for a reason. I usually think of Jesus' activity as simply trying to get away from the crowds or needing a quiet place to pray, which was surely an issue. But I think 'getting away' is necessary for perspective as well. When you are constantly in the middle of the flow of things, it is difficult to keep a sense of reality. Remember Elijah when he was on the run from Jezebel? When he finally had his chance to complain to God, he says, "I'm the only one left!" But God reminds him that there are thousands who have not bowed to baal. Perspective had been lost. Whether it be a long lunch hour once in a while, or a trip out of state, or a weekend away, we need to balance our lives and give God a chance to show us how many people still stand with us, what the size of our problem is, that the world can go on without us for a while. Not a bad thing to learn.