Being, Becoming, and Doing

Novation Church

“Thus says Yahweh, “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it;
And you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 LSB

“This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask where the old road is. Ask where the good road is, and walk on that road. If you do, you will find rest for yourselves.” Jeremiah 6:16 ERV

• What is the Way?

The Way is a person

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Me.”

The Way is an invitation from Jesus

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, 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 11:18-31 LSB

The Way is being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did

• Why practice the Way?

Rest for our soul

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest… and you will find rest for your souls.”

• Who is the invitation for?

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?”B MSG

“Are you having a real struggle? Come to me! Are you carrying a big load on your back? Come to me—I’ll give you a rest!” NTFE

• How do we practice the Way?

We arrange our lives around the same priorities and practices that marked the life of Jesus

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me…”

https://www.practicingtheway.org/reflection