readings for today (http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020616.cfm)
Jesus tries to impart that after we go out and give forth, then it is time to withdraw, recount for ourselves and to God what we have done. then we take a step back in order to spend sometimes being nourished by Him who has sent us into the world, by his Word, and his Spirit. This mimics the spiritual life in each of us.
Sometimes though, as Jesus shows us, we need to continue to sacrifice of ourselves as he and the Apostles did when they came to the shore of the once deserted place and the crowds waited for them. Yes, it is good to reflect and take that step back to re-center and focus again on God's mission for us, but we must also be present to others when their needs are greater than our own, whether or not we can help, being present recognized the dignity of the human person and the face of God within them. Jesus had plans for the disciples, but these people who came to him had been known to God before they were in the womb. Perhaps he knew they would meet them, or perhaps the call the heard within their hearts was so great, they felt they needed to be close to him, to be in communion with him. Blessed are those who are meek and humble, theirs is the Kingdom of God.
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