And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart. Matthew 14:10-13
Saddened at the news of John’s death, Jesus departed to a desert place, to be alone. Being both Son of Man and Son of God, he no doubt mourned the loss of a friend. He no doubt cried. He no doubt prayed. He no doubt thought of his own mission, his own destiny. He no doubt cast all his care upon Him who cares for all mankind, but especially for His saints, in Whose sight the death of one is especially precious. No doubt.
