Rest and Resist

In this powerful message, we're challenged to confront our resistance to rest and embrace it as a spiritual necessity. The central theme revolves around the idea that 'If you don't come apart for a while, you will come apart in a while.' We explore how our culture's obsession with busyness and productivity often stems from a desire for significance and control, ultimately revealing our lack of trust in God's goodness. The message draws from Exodus 20 and Psalm 37, reminding us that rest is not just a suggestion, but a divine command. We're encouraged to see rest as recognition of our limitations, trust in God's sovereignty, and rescue from our attempts to be our own saviors. Interestingly, the Hebrew word for 'wait patiently' in Psalm 37:7 is linked to labor pains, suggesting that sometimes resting in God can feel like writhing. This perspective challenges us to view difficult seasons as opportunities for growth and deeper trust in God's unseen work in our lives.