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“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat”-(Mark. 6:31)

“When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into which he entered and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples” -(John 18:1-2)

It is very interesting to note, that Jesus took out time, despite his very busy schedules to refresh himself! In the John 18:2 passage, we are told that he ofttimes (ie, frequently; as the need arises) resorted to a particular place, to refresh himself, with his disciples. It was a place overlooking a brook and also had a garden. It was doubtless a place that served the purpose for the needed quietness by him and his disciples, whenever the pressure of labour was telling upon them. Judas knew about the place, but unfortunately misused this priviledged information he had.

We live in a world where things are, right now, going into pieces. It is surely not the will of the Father for you to also ‘go into pieces with the world. We surely require seasons when we ‘come away’ from the hustles and bustles of life’ and recover ourselves: Spirit, Soul and Body!

Also, at a time, when deep involvement in the Father’s business in attending to the needs of the people made it difficult for Jesus and his disciples to have leisure, as basic as time to eat, he took them on a retreat that was to serve the purposes of physical rest and spiritual rejuvenations.

Often times, God’s people do not remember that …”We have this treasure in earthen vessels…” (2Corin. 4:7). Many times, Captains of industries and even employees overuse their God-given bodies and slip into exhaustions which open doors for physical and at times, mental and emotional breakdowns. In some instances, a little break or leisure, in a proven spiritual and godly environment, could save from some lifelong illnesses.

Couples and families do require leisure and holiday. Marriage and family lives often come under great pressures and at times total breakdowns, which few days of leisure and holiday, under God, could save! Couples need to cultivate the good routine of being alone by themselves, where possible, without the children! Servants of God involved with busy ministry schedules are not exempted from the hazards of breakdowns, where the wisdom of leisure and holiday under God is not applied. “…But wisdom is profitable to direct”-Ecclesiastes 10:10.

An average employee, all across the world is entitled to certain numbers of days in a year, referred to by the employer as: annual leave, vacation or holiday.

What does the employer actually have in mind?

To leave or vacate your regular schedule and environment. The employer looks forward after vacation, to receive a fresher, healthier and more commited worker. But…is this often the story? Most of the time, NO! For some, annual leave or vacation is time for more work, more files to treat, etc. The result? Many return from vacation or annual leave…tired & worn out!!

3 elements characterize a good holiday:

• Physical or bodily rest
• Mental relaxation
• Spiritual rejuvenation

A holiday can serve either or both of the following purposes:

• Routine Maintenance

  This is when you make a practice of taking holiday as a routine, for regular maintenance of yourself, marriage, family or ministry. It is often a time for self examination and recovery (Ref: 2Cor. 13:5)

  Those who take out time for routine maintenance hardly have reasons for breakdown maintenance. Many relationships which turned sour could have been saved where ‘a time out’ strategy for relationship healing and recovery is applied. This is the recommendation that any spiritual counselor will give.

• Breakdown Maintenance

  This is often necessitated, where relationship has virtually broken down: A failed marriage, recalcitrant children or spiritual breakdown which has resulted into outright sin and moral failure.

  Like an automobile requires routine maintenance to function properly, so also humans and the systems about them require constant checking and maintenance.

The concept of taking out time for rejuvenation or holiday is not new; but yet to be embraced by many Christians, especially in the developing countries. The reasons for such attitudes among Christians may not be farfetched:

• Ignorance of the need and advantages of a holiday.
• The financial investments in a holiday.
• Inability to plan or make savings for holiday
• Logistics for a holiday.

Whether you desire a quiet holiday that just moves you from your place of residence to another just for rest, or you desire the services of our tour guides in exploring the beauty of God around your place of vacation, at CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS & TOURS LTD, we have a vision of encouraging you to take a holiday, while we take the burden of the logistics off you, be it a personal, family or group holiday!

At CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYS & TOURS LTD, we not only bring you around for a holiday, but also assist you get the needed spiritual rejuvenations, while offering our assistance, through: