Invitation Not Isolation: The Practice of Solitude | September 15, 2024

15/09/2024 32 min
Invitation Not Isolation: The Practice of Solitude | September 15, 2024

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Episode Synopsis

In this message, Pastor Andy explores the distinction between solitude and isolation, emphasizing the importance of time spent with Jesus. He discusses the concept of apprenticing under Jesus and highlights how solitude is about creating sacred, distraction-free space for communion with God. Pastor Andy encourages listeners to prioritize solitude in their daily lives, not as loneliness but as a crowded, spiritually-fulfilling space with the Holy Trinity, and reminds us that solitude is an act of relationship with God, aimed at deepening our spiritual formation and connection with the Heavenly Father.   00:38 Exploring Discipleship and Apprenticeship 03:23 The Practice of Sabbath 04:17 Introducing the Practice of Solitude 07:00 Understanding Biblical Solitude 12:07 Solitude vs. Isolation 16:11 The Importance of Solitude in a Distracted World 21:55 Why Jesus Practiced Solitude 26:41 How to Practice Solitude 29:26 Conclusion: Embracing Solitude with Jesus