Harbor Church West Oahu Episode 261: Freed to Fully Rest
Jan 27, 2025
Explore the profound significance of the Fourth Commandment and the Sabbath as a crucial reminder of creation and our relationship with God. Discover the deeper rest Jesus offers, contrasting it with the burdensome nature of Old Testament laws. Learn how Jesus embodies true rest and the importance of creating intentional space for rest amid life's chaos. Embrace the gift of Sabbath, inviting reflection on God's goodness and engaging in meaningful practices to alleviate stress and anxiety.
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Red Light Analogy
- Mike Ohara shared an anecdote about repeatedly catching red lights while running errands with his wife.
- This frustration led him to reflect on how rules, though bothersome, bring order and prevent chaos, like traffic laws.
Commandments and Order
- God's commandments, similar to traffic laws, bring order out of chaos in our lives.
- Unlike traffic laws we tolerate, God's law should be meditated on, delighted in, and remembered.
True Freedom
- Some perceive freedom as the absence of laws.
- Ohara challenges this by suggesting unrestrained driving as an example of how quickly such "freedom" leads to losing freedom.