In an age defined by constant connectivity, relentless productivity and the glamourisation of busyness, the theology of rest offers a radical counter-narrative. Far from being merely a personal indulgence or an excuse for laziness, biblical rest is theological, communal and resistant.
Ministry never really stops. A former missionary reflects on why he came home from holidays more tired than when he left—and what Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 taught him about resting in God rather than working for him.
Despite the myriad of new technologies that flood our lives such as smart phones and generative AI, we still experience the tyranny of work in the digital age —perhaps even more so.
