Balance Like Christ
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· 4 viewsThe need for physical rest is recognised in Scripture, and provision is made for ensuring that people are allowed time for rest.
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Jesus Christ needed physical rest
Jesus Christ needed physical rest
Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime.
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The provision of rest
The provision of rest
The need for rest
The need for rest
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have time to eat.
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Provision of sleep for rest
Provision of sleep for rest
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.
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Provision of a Sabbath-rest
Provision of a Sabbath-rest
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The purpose of rest
The purpose of rest
To renew strength
To renew strength
Those who pursue us are at our heels;
we are exhausted but are given no rest.
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To know peace
To know peace
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
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The character of rest
The character of rest
The absence of war
The absence of war
So Joshua took control of the entire land, just as the Lord had instructed Moses. He gave it to the people of Israel as their special possession, dividing the land among the tribes. So the land finally had rest from war.
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The absence of social strife
The absence of social strife
Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
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The absence of fear
The absence of fear
But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?”
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The absence of anxiety
The absence of anxiety
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
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The presence of God
The presence of God
The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”
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The experience of security
The experience of security
Moses said this about the tribe of Benjamin:
“The people of Benjamin are loved by the Lord
and live in safety beside him.
He surrounds them continuously
and preserves them from every harm.”
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The experience of peace in death
The experience of peace in death
And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this down: Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds follow them!”
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The destruction of rest
The destruction of rest
By business
By business
We are merely moving shadows,
and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.
We heap up wealth,
not knowing who will spend it.
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By conflict
By conflict
When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside.
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By grief
By grief
You have said, ‘I am overwhelmed with trouble! Haven’t I had enough pain already? And now the Lord has added more! I am worn out from sighing and can find no rest.’
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By unconfessed guilt
By unconfessed guilt
When I refused to confess my sin,
my body wasted away,
and I groaned all day long.
Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me.
My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat.
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Finally, I confessed all my sins to you
and stopped trying to hide my guilt.
I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.”
And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.
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By sickness
By sickness
At night my bones are filled with pain,
which gnaws at me relentlessly.
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