Liturgy for Life : WK 5 - FRI
Conclusion
Matthew 11:27-30 (MSG)
“The Father has given me all these things to do and say. This is a unique Father-Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge. No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does. But I’m not keeping it to myself; I’m ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen. “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
As we conclude this series, I would like us to revisit a passage we looked at in week four. I shared the Message translation with you at the end of the reflection for that day’s reading. But I didn’t share what led up to the portion I left you with. Notice what Jesus’ intent is: “The Father has given me all these things to do and say. This is a unique Father-Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge. No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does. But I’m not keeping it to myself; I’m ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen.” Because of this desire He has for us to experience with Him, He invites us into His yoke. “Come to Me” He says. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. Walk with Me and work with Me. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
All of the practices and the intentional rituals are learning from Jesus how to live in His rhythm of grace and love. It is His rhythm of grace and love experienced through His presence that enables us to live freely and lightly with a deep satisfaction, purpose, and meaning in life that nothing and no one else can ever provide. We never do the practices to get Jesus to love us more or grant us more favor and mercy. He freely offers us His grace and mercy because of His love for us. The practices simply help us abide with Him in His love. Jesus is always abiding with us. Always. Living with a liturgy for life with Jesus helps us become more aware of His presence that always remains with us.
Matthew 11:27-30 (MSG)
“The Father has given me all these things to do and say. This is a unique Father-Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge. No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does. But I’m not keeping it to myself; I’m ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen. “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
As we conclude this series, I would like us to revisit a passage we looked at in week four. I shared the Message translation with you at the end of the reflection for that day’s reading. But I didn’t share what led up to the portion I left you with. Notice what Jesus’ intent is: “The Father has given me all these things to do and say. This is a unique Father-Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge. No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does. But I’m not keeping it to myself; I’m ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen.” Because of this desire He has for us to experience with Him, He invites us into His yoke. “Come to Me” He says. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. Walk with Me and work with Me. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. Keep company with Me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.
All of the practices and the intentional rituals are learning from Jesus how to live in His rhythm of grace and love. It is His rhythm of grace and love experienced through His presence that enables us to live freely and lightly with a deep satisfaction, purpose, and meaning in life that nothing and no one else can ever provide. We never do the practices to get Jesus to love us more or grant us more favor and mercy. He freely offers us His grace and mercy because of His love for us. The practices simply help us abide with Him in His love. Jesus is always abiding with us. Always. Living with a liturgy for life with Jesus helps us become more aware of His presence that always remains with us.
- Please know that all of our campus pastors are available and willing to help you grow in your relationship with Jesus, and they are happy to come alongside you to support you in your abiding relationship with Him.
- If spiritual practices and a liturgy for life are new to you and you would like to explore them further, who would you connect with to learn more and share the journey with?
- Online resources and opportunities can also be found at crosswalkvillage.com/discipleship
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