Rest in His Provision

Kingdom Culture Phoenix exists to disciple people to know and follow Jesus through Word and Spirit.Burnout happens when we idolize what we do and ignore who we’re created to be. The Sabbath isn’t just about what we do or don’t do—it’s about who we worship. This week Pastor Eric teaches  out of Exodus 16 and explains what is a Sabbath and how to keep it Holy.🔑 Key Takeaways✅ Sabbath Is God’s Gift of Rest📖 Exodus 16:22–23 God commanded His people to prepare on the sixth day so they could cease and rest on the seventh.🕊️ Definition (שׁבת - Shabbat): To cease, stop, be absent, rest, celebrate. Sabbath rest doesn’t happen by accident. You have to build it into your life.✅ Rest Flows From Identity, Not PerformanceChristianity isn’t about self-improvement (you working on you). It’s about spiritual transformation—God working in you.There are three key differences between a slave and a child:SlaveChild of GodWorks to earn approval | Lives from already being approved (Gal 4:6–7)Strives for provision | Trusts in the Father’s provision (Rom 8:14–17)Runs away in trouble | Runs to the Father in trouble (1 John 3:1–2) ✅ Sabbath Is a Faith Step, Not a Religious Rule📖 Exodus 16:24–26 God preserved what they prepared ahead of time—and no worms or stench this time.Ceasing work for a day declares: “God is my Provider.”The Sabbath refills the four key tanks in our lives:🏃 Physical💭 Mental💓 Emotional🙏 Spiritual✅ What Sabbath Practically Looks Like:Dedicated time in God’s presence (Word, worship, prayer)Rest from physical laborRest from mental stress/workMeal with family and communityReflect on God’s faithfulness and provision✅ Sabbath Is a Creation Ordinance📖 Exodus 16:27–30 Some still went out to gather—but there was nothing. Disobedience led to lack, not abundance.The blessing of giving your life to Jesus is found in:1. What you gain2. What you loseSabbath reminds us: God provides what we need when we trust His rhythm.✅ A Legacy of Trust📖 Exodus 16:31–36 The manna was to be kept as a reminder of God’s provision for future generations.When you practice Sabbath as a family, you declare to your children: “We can rest in the finished work of Jesus because God takes care of us.”📲 Want to grow deeper?• KC Connect – Discover how to hear from God + live your calling.Text KCCONNECT to 94000 or  CLICK HERE.• Sermon Notes – Dive deeper into Scripture + takeaways. CLICK HERE.• Give to Fuel the Mission – Text GIVEKC to 94000 or CLICK HERE.• Questions? Reach us at [email protected]🎧 Listen now & share it with a friend — let’s walk in freedom, holiness, and the power of real redemption. 🕊️🔥About Kingdom Culture PhoenixKingdom Culture Phoenix exists to disciple people to know and follow Jesus in Word and Spirit.For more information, visit:https://www.kingdomculturephx.com