Teaching | Hurry: The Great Enemy of Spiritual Life | Practicing the Way Vision Series E10
Jan 07, 2022•49 min
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Summary
John Mark Comer emphasizes that true spiritual rest comes from adopting Jesus' unhurried lifestyle, not just adhering to religious practices. He warns that hurry is the primary enemy of spiritual life, exacerbated by modern technology and culture, leading to widespread 'hurry sickness.' The episode challenges listeners to simplify their lives and embrace practices like Sabbath and simple living to align with Jesus' easy yoke, fostering genuine transformation and inner peace.Episode description
"If you want to experience the life of Jesus, you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus."
In Matthew 11v28-30, Jesus offers a new yoke to his disciples. In this message, John Mark breaks down what it means to pick up the yoke of Jesus and adopt His lifestyle: taking up the easy yoke of Jesus means that we need to slow down. In light of this, John Mark explains how hurry is opposed to the way that Jesus walked and to our spiritual growth, then challenges us to be creative and disciplined in how we "unhurry" our lives.
Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28-30; Luke 10v41-42
Resources for this practice:
https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/practicing-the-way
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