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Matthew 11:28–30 - Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Dallas Willard -“The idea of having faith in Jesus has come to be totally isolated from being his apprentice and learning how to do what he said.”Apprenticing to Jesus helps to form Sustainable Rhythms
Matthew 6:25, 34 - Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?... 34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself"
· work
· physical exhaustion
· hurriedness
· multi-tasking
· competitiveness
· worry
· decision making -> decision fatigue
· errands
· talking
· technology – cell phones, tablets, computers, social media
Pete Scazzero -“On every Sabbath, we experience a sampling of something greater that awaits us. Our short earthly lives are put in perspective as we look forward to the day when God’s kingdom will come in all its fullness and we will enter an eternal Sabbath feast in God’s perfect presence. We will taste his splendor, greatness, beauty, excellence, and glory far beyond anything we ever experienced or dreamed.”
Craig Keener –“Jesus’ yoke is not lighter because he demands less, but because he bears more of the load with the burdened.”
Big Idea
“God is the God of the Long-view”