Discussion Questions
Where are you most tempted toward “anxious toil” right now? What makes that particular area hard for you to entrust to God?
The sermon identifies two roots of anxious toil: believing everything depends on us and looking to our work to give us a name. Which is the greater temptation for you, and how does it show up?
“Your job is faithfulness; the fruit belongs to God.” What would change about the way you approach your work, parenting, ministry, or responsibilities if you really believed that?
Solomon could rest when he remembered his name: “beloved of the Lord.” Where are you most tempted to build a name for yourself rather than receive your identity from God?
The sermon ends with two invitations: “Remember who gives the fruit. Remember your name. And go to sleep.” What is one concrete way you could practice that this week?
Prayer Points
Thank God for the gift of work.
Surrender the fruit of your work to God.
Thank God for the name you’ve already received in Christ