Finding RestMark 4:35-39

Do you want to have

MARGIN in the midst of

life’s demands?

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Mark 4:35

Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. Mark 4:36

First Lesson

First LessonA furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. Mark 4:37-38a

Jesus said “no” to the demands

and “yes” to margin

Two Blockades to MARGIN

The delusion of indispensability

“In order for us to embrace the time we need and deserve to rest and refuel, we must believe the unbelievable, the preposterous, and the absurd—namely, that life will go along just fine during our temporary retreat.” Kirk Byron Jones

Two Blockades

BlockadesThe delusion of invincibilityOverload is not a mild headache that we can relieve by taking a couple of pills. Overload is a serious illness that if left untreated, can cause emotional and physical death. Kirk Byron Jones

A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. Mark 4:37-38a

Second Lesson

Jesus didn’t allow bad conditions

to prevent experiencing margin

Final ResultThe disciples woke him and said to him,

“Teacher, don’t you careif we drown?”

Mark 4:38b

Final ResultHe got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. Mark 4:39

He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Mark 4:40

Jesus knew what he was supposed to do Final Lesson

For I have come down from heaven

not to do my will but to do the will of

Him who sent me. John 6:38

How Can We Live This Out?

– A good book– A sporting event– Listening to music– Taking a nap

Choose to have MARGIN– Going to your favorite restaurant– Taking a vacation

How Can I Do It?Don’t wait for perfect conditions to have marginMake sure we are doing the Lord’s wishes