Welcome to week 4 of our glorious life Sermon Series as we take a 6-week journey to the resurrection. Each week we are looking at a different aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth. Each week we are getting a glimpse into the glorious life possible in and through Christ.
In week one we discussed Jesus’ humility and last week we tackled Christ’s overcoming temptation. This week we take a look at one of Jesus’ most powerful habits; contemplation, or being still and quiet with God.
Main Scripture: Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Definition: “Contemplation”
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
The act of spending devotion with the Father for the sake of knowing Him more and for the sake of taking rest in Him.
How to develop a more fulfilling and devoted life of contemplation, prayer, and stillness?
1. Lift your eyes up
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
- Psalm 121:1-2
The principle here is that there are times, each and every day, when we need to stop what we’re doing and look up.
“Looking up” causes us to change our perspective and focus on something else. Or in this case someone else…
2. Practice Stillness
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." - Psalm 46:10
“For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.” - Psalm 62:1
To find peace:
“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
