In this message from The Heights at Night series through Hebrews, we unpack one of the most beautiful and challenging truths in the Christian life: the gospel is rest.

Hebrews 4 confronts us with a sobering reality—you can be delivered from Egypt and still die in the wilderness. You can escape addiction, clean up your behavior, go to church, even do all the “right” things... and still miss out on the true rest that only comes through faith in Christ.

But here’s the good news: the promise still stands.

In this message, Pastor Jordan explores:

• The difference between religious striving and spiritual rest

• Why God’s rest isn’t about land or lifestyle, but a person—Jesus Christ

• How to strive to stay in rest, not to earn it, but to remain in it

• The dangers of hardened hearts, spiritual performance, and trusting in your own strength

• The power of the Word of God to pierce through our pretense and expose the truth

• Why physical Sabbath is still a necessary rhythm that reflects a deeper spiritual reality

Using a simple lamp illustration, we’re reminded that no matter how much effort we put in, we can’t light the bulb—we must stay connected to the source. The Christian life isn’t about doing for God, but being with God.

We’re invited to a life of dependence, focus, and communion. A life that rests not because we’re lazy, but because Christ’s work is finished. It’s a call to stop performing and start abiding.

So… are you striving or are you resting?