It almost feels like an indulgence writing about rest and joy for Christian leaders at a time of global crisis. Surely if ever there was a time to swap sabbath replenishment for strenuous labour it is now?
Of course, the problem arises when we see these things as opposed to each other: that we can work hard for the Lord and others or be spiritually invigorated, but not both. When we embrace this false dichotomy, we doom ourselves to serving out of a place of spiritual unfreshness sooner or later.
Spiritual resilience is not merely about how we can press through exhaustion and be strong. Rather, it is about how we maintain our joy in God. How do we regularly draw from the well of salvation, especially in times of unusual exhaustion and drain?
