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The Invitation to Rest: Church of the Highlands

Key Insights


The Importance of Rest and Dependence on God

🌟 The human desire for power and attainment often leads to a lack of dependence on God and a focus on self-reliance.

πŸ™ “God sometimes does his best work in crisis and in those situations.”

πŸ™ “It’s not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord God Almighty – a reminder to stay dependent on God in times of uncertainty and to seek His guidance.

πŸ™ Taking time off for self-reflection and evaluation at the end of the year is important for personal growth and preparing for the new year.

🌸 Mother’s Day serves as a reminder of the importance of self-care, as caregivers often neglect their own well-being, leading to emotional collapse or weariness.

πŸ’ͺ Choosing a different pace, one of grace, allows for a balance between achievement and maintaining healthy relationships, dependence on God, and peace of mind.

πŸ’ͺ Taking a pure day off, truly ceasing from work, is essential for our well-being and should be prioritized in our lives.

πŸ™ The Sabbath is not just about going to church on Sundays, but about allowing your whole life to be replenished and acknowledging that everything you have is a gift from God.

😌 Jesus is inviting us to rest and find peace in our lives.

😌 “Make every effort to enter that rest” – Rest is not just a physical act, but a spiritual one that requires intentional effort.

πŸ™ Faith people are rested people because they don’t worry, understanding that God either has it or he doesn’t, and they choose to believe that he’s in control.

Societal Collapse and Revival

🌍 The speaker believes that as wickedness increases, God’s grace increases even more, indicating that a great revival is on the horizon.

πŸ”„ The speaker believes that history repeats itself and that we may be heading towards societal collapse, possibly accelerated by the pandemic.

Summary


The key idea of the video is to emphasize the importance of spiritual battle, resisting temptation, seeking God’s guidance, prioritizing rest, and trusting in God for true rest and peace.

πŸ“’ Prepare for the upcoming spiritual battle and revival, understanding the importance of the moral issue of life and the desire for Roe v. Wade to be overturned in Jesus’ name.

πŸ‘Ώ Beware of the three main demonic gods related to money, pleasure, and power, as they tempt and attack in various ways, seen in the story of Adam and Eve and Jesus’ temptations, but resist their deceitful tactics and focus on God’s Word.

πŸ“š The speaker believes that the current societal challenges are part of a historical cycle, emphasizing the importance of seeking God’s guidance and avoiding self-dependence in order to lead well.

πŸ“š Take time off to rest and reflect on the past year, as the speaker discusses self-sabotage and the importance of recognizing danger to prevent loss and suffering.

πŸ™ God offers a solution to the overwhelming pace of life by embracing humility, practicing self-care, and prioritizing rest, which leads to blessings and increased time.

πŸ›Œ Resting on the Sabbath replenishes us and acknowledges God’s blessings, while Jesus emphasized its purpose for humanity; breaking the spirit of Baal and choosing a sustainable pace is important; learn how to rest properly during vacation by engaging in various activities; speaker advises against inappropriate comments during lovemaking.

πŸ™ Jesus invites you to rest and warns against pushing too hard, as it can lead to addiction and harm to your health.

🌿 Trusting God and having faith leads to true rest, as stepping outside of God’s will causes anxiety, but stepping back in produces rest and shows right standing with God.

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