These words are indeed challenging in our current climate. It seems as if one can easily live merely to be entertained. We are consummate consumers, continually searching for another experience, another show, and more excitement. As Christians we should be people of substance and depth, longing to be shaped and transformed by the Truth.
It would be fun for us to think about what we do with our leisure time and what it says about what we truly value. This question is more critical at a time when church attendance is waning and the amount of time people spend watching TV is increasing.
Granted we don't want to fall prey to legalism, where we assign artificial standards and regulate other's lives, but perhaps God's grace is calling us to something more than just living to keep ourselves entertained.
Peace.
2 comments:
David, can you think of any hints of "leisure" activities that Jesus participated in while present,(Emanuel)amongst his own? One possibility, that comes to my mind, is at the wedding described early on in his ministry. But threaded through everything he did, was the purpose and glory of God. My favorite mental images are of him walking while relating his teachings to his disciples when "strolling upon the waters" of The Sea Of Galilee, and hearing his measured footsteps, of revelation, while walking on the road to Emmaus.
Thank you, Brother Dave, for posting on your blog.
S Davis
Jesus certainly knew how to relax. He took naps. He attended banquets and parties. He celebrated life. He shared his life and teachings with others. He sought out solitude. Not a bad model for us. One word comes to mind: connection. Jesus connected with the Father; and he connected with others.
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