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In the wilderness with Jesus

James Gudgeon January, 11 2026 Video & Audio
Mark 6:31-32
The sermon centers on the divine invitation to rest in Christ, drawing from Mark 6:31–32, where Jesus calls His disciples to withdraw into a desert place for respite amid relentless demands. It emphasizes that true rest is not merely physical cessation but a spiritual retreat from the world's chaos—a sacred pause to commune with God, nourish the soul, and renew strength through Scripture, prayer, and fellowship. The message unfolds through the lens of biblical rest: the Sabbath as a divine institution, the eternal rest of the faithful after death, and the ongoing pilgrimage of believers who find temporary refuge in worship and communion. Amid a restless, war-torn world marked by spiritual and physical exhaustion, the sermon calls Christians to prioritize intentional solitude with Christ, echoing His promise that those who come to Him will find rest for their souls. Ultimately, it affirms that while earthly rest is fleeting, the believer's hope lies in the eternal Sabbath, where labor ends and communion with God is perfected.