Feeling tired, worn out, or overwhelmed? God has a solution for that in His word – it’s called the Sabbath! In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares God’s plan for Sabbath rest.
Most of us have little to no margin.
Your margin is the difference between your current activity and maximum capacity.
On a sheet of paper, a margin is an area of blank space where there is no activity before the edge. White space makes text readable. Margins make life livable.
Psalm 90:12
“God is nowhere” becomes “God is now here” when you add space.
God’s design for rest:
- Deal with fear.
It’s fear that moves us beyond our margins.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
We fear missing out – Fear of missing out often leads to burning out.
We fear falling behind – Don’t worry about keeping up with the Jones, they’re broke too.
We fear that we are insignificant – Fear of not mattering has the potential to draw us
away from that what matters most. - Manage your time wisely.
Ephesians 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
If you don’t decide how to use your time, others will decide for you.
Rest is not always the lack of activity but making time for what fill you and heals you. - Practice Sabbath rest.
God wants you to use His example and take a break.
Hebrews 4:9-10 “So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.”
For the Christian, the Sabbath is not a specific day when we rest, but a life of faith while we rest.
Jesus was always going off by Himself.
- To prepare for ministry. Luke 4:1-2; 12-14-15
- To get away after ministry. Mark 6:30-32
- To make an important decision. Luke 6:12-13
- To grieve. Matthew 14:1-13
- To discern the will of God. Luke 22:39-44
- To spend alone time with the Father. Luke 5:16
If you try to do everything you won’t enjoy anything.
If you try to help everyone you won’t help anyone.
Rest requires resolve.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
Are you enjoying Sabbath rest?