First published on this website in October 2008 and last updated in January 2012

This item can be used as a meditation as there is a range of verses cited from the four Gospels. These support the points made about how Jesus used his time in his three years of ministry.

• A laid-back approach (one day at a time; perspective; time off; interruptions; crises)
• A driven agenda (missed sleep; tired, hungry and thirsty; packed schedule; psychological pressure)
• A clear plan and priority (waiting; prayer; team training; overall purpose; clear priorities; right timing; final climax)
• Lessons for us (God's timing not ours; God's agenda not ours; God's expectations not ours)

Some text laid out for a possible bookmark is included at the end.