As i write, i am cherishing a few days of rest with my family. Today, i sensed strongly that this short season of rest is probably somewhat overdue.
Weariness is real. In fact, to be human is to experience weariness. i have learned that when I am weary, it is imperative to reduce busyness. Unless we back down the throttle when we are tired, our desperation can turn quickly to devastation.
Jesus was such a Loving Leader to His disciples. i especially love a subtle but sure compassionate command given by Jesus in The Gospel of Mark. Yes, In Mark 6:31, Jesus told His weary disciples: "Come ye yourselves apart… and rest a while..."
Surely, if we do not "come apart and rest a while, we will sadly come apart."
i recently sat as a moderator for a panel to help question well-experienced, holiness, clergy leaders. The final question i asked was: "If you could say one thing to young pastors and leaders, today, what would you say?" Bishop Lemuel Thuston, now in his late seventies, replied: "Do all you can to restore the Sabbath Day of rest among the people you lead." His answer resonated deeply with my own heart, mind, soul, and strength. Does it resonate with yours?
Rest is akin to surrender. i encourage you to surrender anew, yes, to give away your weary life, but only to the One Who promises you rest -- Jesus Himself.
Deo Volente -- whatever God wants for us (is exactly what we need),
Pastor Kerry Willis
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