Learning is more than the memorization of Scripture. In the hectic pace of most of our lives, we simply need to learn to rest, play, create, and restore beauty in ways that reflect God and the work of the Gospel to others. Apart from the Gospel, we will remain restless because we will subconsciously worry that our worlds will stop spinning.
So, in the rhythms of life we need to learn to . . .
. . . to rest in God’s work
After creating the entire universe, God rested. We are created in his image, therefore, we need to take time to rest as well. The Gospel allows us to truly rest and learn from God because he has accomplished everything necessary for our justification. Furthermore, He is the one who will finish the work he started in us. So we can rest in His work and His abilities and His power. Our rest then is not only a result of the Gospel, but a demonstration to the world not at rest in the Gospel.
. . . to create and play
We can also learn to create freely, not dependent on the quality of the creation or the validation of others to say it is good, but rather because we are already called good in Jesus Christ. So, we are free to play because our Father is in charge and gives us all we need.
. . . to celebrate with others
God has called is people to regularly celebrate his goodness and grace with one another. We gather weekly in our missional church community, to share stories and celebrate all that God is doing in and amongst us. But we should also learn to celebrate our new life in Jesus with those who are not part of the family of God. In this way, we display and demonstrate God’s glory and encourage each other on in mission.
