Holy Rest: Lessons from Sabbatical

Rest, Reconnection, Perspective

Learning to Lean on Jesus

Cast your cares- 1 Peter 5:6-11 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Everlasting arms- Deut. 33:27a “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms...

Sustaining vision- Prov 29:18 “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.”

Elijah- peace and restoration following conflict with Jezebel and Ahab

Notes on Sabbath Rest

declaring, “It is Good”- listing activities and accomplishments to emphasize “finished-ness”

Cathedral of time- “Did I enter the chambers of rest for the pleasure of God?

Am I a human doing or a human being?

what are you orbiting?

Regain perspective- fear of man is a symptom of lost perspective

The Rest of the Flock

fellowship amongst God’s people elsewhere

non-denominational, covenant, assemblies, pentecostal, e-free, lutheran brethren, baptist, home fellowship

Joyful burden of the Pastor

emphasis on discipleship- future leaders, teachers, missionaries...

emphasis on local outreach