Faith Community Fellowship

Message by Erin Francis HURRY // INTIMACY Matthew 11:27-30 [NLT] Vs 28-29 [TPT] John Mark Comer: “Hurry is incompatible with the way of Jesus.” Dallas Willard: "Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day.” Jesus: Luke 5:16 → a habit of rest & prayer John 4 → physical rest Mark 6 → rest of recovery Mark 1:35 → rest of preparation and protection "ambition" Romans 15:20 2 Corinthians 5:9 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Ambition does not contradict rest. Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.” call to action → rapha – be still the result → yada – intimate knowledge SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS Contemplatives draw near to God through personal adoration and heartfelt devotion. Naturalists draw near to God through nature. Sensates draw near to God through the senses. Traditionalists draw near to God through ritual and symbol. Activists draw near to God through bringing about social change. Solitude/Ascetics draw near to God through solitude and simplicity. Caregivers draw near to God through carin