WE ARE GOING TO BE OK!
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Read Mark 2:17 “When Jesus heard this, he told them, “It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
PRAY!
Do you want to be healed?:
Do you want to be healed?:
Read Mark 1:39-43 “He went into all of Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. Then a man with leprosy came to him and, on his knees, begged him, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched him. “I am willing,” he told him. “Be made clean.” Immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. Then he sternly warned him and sent him away at once,”
The Law of Leviticus 13–14 legislates that a priest must declare a person as ceremonially clean or unclean with reference to leprosy. This was one of the most feared diseases and demanded a supernatural cure (Exod. 4:6–8; Num. 12:9–15; 2 Kings 5:1–27). Due to the fear of communal contamination, lepers were excluded from society (Lev. 13:45–46).
Jesus was, therefore, probably outside the town during this conversation. The unclean man takes the initiative and comes within close proximity of Jesus. Breaking the taboo was only one issue for Mark; the real question was not one of Jesus’ power but of His nature and character. The leper inquired, “I know you have the power, but do you care?”
If were being honest i think this question here is relatable for a lot of us....We can struggle to think that Jesus cares enough to heal/help us or love us for that matter.
Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man (1:41). There is an interesting debate among scholars as to exactly what word expresses the emotion of Jesus in this encounter. The majority of the ancient manuscripts have the word “compassion,” but some of the most ancient documents have instead the word “angry.”
Both words fit well with Mark’s description of Jesus. Throughout the gospel, when Jesus encountered human need, the word “compassion” is often used (see 6:34; 8:2; 9:22). But at the same time, it would be unfair to exclude “anger” from depicting Jesus’ response to situations. Either word would be accurate as long as we carefully consider the object of Jesus’ compassion or anger. The compassion of Jesus was directed to the leper, while the anger would be intended toward the disease or even toward the social customs that forced the leper to live as an outcast.
Then Jesus broke the legal customs of the day and touched the man (Lev. 11:24–40; 14:46–47). With Jesus, the need of the man superseded the Law. Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured (1:42). The result was instant and apparent to onlookers. But the word “cured” does not have a medical connation as much as a legal or ceremonial one, since it literally reads “clean.”
He had not just been restored to health, but with a priest’s approval, he could reenter the community and return to the Temple to worship and offer sacrifices.
Jesus wants to heal us… He is compassionate and willing to heal every part of us if we humbly seek and ask Him to....Yet we don’t… And it shows time and time again. As we continue to live our lives as anxious, paranoid, fearful, hurt, depressed, tired men and women.
But we are afraid to fully give every part of ourselves over to God......for one reason or another…ANd if im honest this is where i have been
Our lack of allowing Jesus to heal us, will show up in many ways. as i just listed some above.....But one way it can show is we don’t know how to slow down and rest in the Lord. We move and move until we are burnt out and cant move any longer. We fail to allow God to move in our lives, because we fail to slow down and allow Him to do what only He can......
The importance of Sabbath:
The importance of Sabbath:
God desires rest for us because it does not come naturally to us. To rest, we have to trust that God will take care of things for us. We have to trust that, if we take a day off, the world will not stop turning on its axis. From the beginning (Genesis 3), when we decided that we would start making all the decisions, mankind has become more tense and less able to relax.
It was disobedience in the Garden that started the problem, but obedience now will bring the rest that God so desires for us (Hebrews 3:7 - 4:11). If one of the definitions of “relax” is “to become less firm,” then relaxing our grip on our own lives, careers, families, etc., and giving them over to God in faith is the best way to relax.
For the Christian, the ultimate rest is found in Christ. He invites all who are “weary and burdened” to come to Him and cast our cares on Him (Matthew 11:28; 1 Peter 5:7). It is only in Him that we find our complete rest—from the cares of the world, from the sorrows that plague us, and from the need to work to make ourselves acceptable to Him.
When we fail to fully trust and rest in Jesus, or when we just do it when its convenient for us....All those things we talked about earlier anxiety, anger, depressions, lust, unbearable stress, fearful, exhausted and ultimately a burnt out person who doesn't see the need to move forward or feel like they can.
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual exhaustion. It can lead to diminished health, social withdrawal, depression, and a spiritual malaise. Many times, burnout is the result of an extended period of exertion at a particular task (generally with no obvious payoff or end in sight) or the carrying of too many burdens from past hurts and trauma, or from trying to help everyone else but yourself...
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:28–30).
The ultimate solution for those currently experiencing burnout is to find refreshment in Christ. For those with a particularly high level of burnout, this refreshment may include obtaining medical support and drastically altering their life activities. Others may find refreshment through seeing a counselor. Reading encouraging Scriptures (such as Romans 8, John 15, or Psalm 139) can be very life-giving. Even simple activities like cooking, going for a walk, playing with the kids, or watching a funny show can be restorative.
Burnout is often the result of self-reliance. The self-reliant take upon themselves the role of savior rather than trusting God to accomplish His own will. They begin to see every need as their call, rather than asking for God’s wisdom and direction. This can play out in a ministry setting when a pastor attempts to do the work of the entire Body of Christ, in a business setting when someone forces a certain plan or project, in a family setting when a parent takes responsibility for the success and happiness of a child, and in numerous other settings.
Another cause of burnout is a lack of self-care. Those who do not take care of themselves fail to understand how much God values them. They fail to accept His rest and His love for them, instead martyring themselves on the altar of pleasing others. They may sacrifice sleep, nourish their bodies poorly, over-extend their schedules, or neglect their needs in other ways. Whether it’s a lack of self-care or an insistence on self-reliance, burnout stems from a lack of understanding of the character of God and His expectations for our lives.
If I am being honest its been hard for me recently to find my rest in Jesus and to slow down....Some of these things have been evident in my life …Ive ignore and suppressed so much that i’ve found myself struggling to put one foot in front of the other. and this has all led to a personal breaking point.
-SHARE ABOUR WHERE I AM CURRENTLY AND WHAT IS COMING
Empty, tired, and hurt. Ive been struggling for the last 3 years and have just tried to surpress and press forward and i have left a-lot of my childhood traumas unattended and i’m currently bleeding out.
I will be stepping aside for 30 days to get the help i need and work through all my truama and pain that has paralyzed me.
I want to finish well! To do that and be the best husband, father, pastor, brother, friend i need to get this healing.
But what does relying on Jesus look like practically? It will be different for each person.
For some it will mean examining their own hearts and removing the idols of self-reliance.
For others it will be challenging their trust in God by learning to say "no." For some it will mean consulting with God before saying "yes."
For others, it will mean being more intentional about self-care. Self-care implies not only caring for one’s body as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) by getting proper exercise, sleep, and nutrition;
it also means taking time to laugh, to engage in hobbies, to be with friends, to be alone, to go for a hike, to soak in a bath, to read a book, to journal, in essence to actually enjoy those things that God has made to be life-giving to you.
It also mean seeking a counselor to work through past issues and stop trying to work through them alone...
Let us say yes to Jesus daily and rest in Him daily.....No longer relying on ourselves and our strength but relying on God who will give us the strength and empower us to do all the things He has called us too.
Holy Spirit Guide on how to close....
Week 2 Questions:
1.Is there an area in your life you have been weary to invite Jesus in to heal? Why?
2. Do you find it hard to slow down and rest? Why?
3.Do you have any pain from the past you need to give to Jesus today?