God calls us to work. Yet, we are not to work too much. Solomon teaches us that the wise man has one fistful of work and one fistful of rest. But, as we work in this sin broken world we find that it is hard to keep that balance. it is so easy to slide into workaholism and over work.
In this message Pastor Brandon shows us that if we take certain Biblical disciplines seriously we have a chance to keep work in its place. This message unpacks the discipline of Margins as modeled and commanded by God.
In practicing the discipline of margins we soon learn that God provides for our needs through our work, but He provides for our ultimate needs through our rest. Listen to this message to learn more of what this means.
Reflection Questions
As you reflect on last weekend’s sermon, what one principle or insight stands out as being particularly helpful, insightful, or difficult to grasp?
Was there any one thing that you most agreed with or disagreed with from the sermon? What was it and why?
What’s one thing from the sermon that you want to talk more about?
Pastor Brandon said that busyness is not necessarily good or bad, but it is dangerous. What does this mean? What can the parable of the four soils teach us about busyness?
In the Genesis account of creation we see God working and resting. How can this be applied to our work and rest? Consider what it means to be made in the image of God.
Leviticus 19:9-10 teaches the law of leaving margins. How important is this to our lives? Do we learn anything about the character of God from this law?
Do you think that you have a problem with being unwisely busy?
Are you practicing the discipline of margins? If not, how could you in the future?
Pastor Brandon said it is okay to want to expand our borders, but we must leave the corners. What does this mean? And how is it applicable to your work and rest?
What does the story of Ruth teach us about God's provision and our rest?
What does the contrast between Martha's working and Mary's resting teach us about our work and rest?
How can the subject of work and rest be applied to our salvation? Consider Ephesians 2:9.
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