Revelation of the Word:

THEME: REST IN GOD

Hebrews 4:9-11 NKJV

“There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.”

INSIGHT

-On the seventh day, the Lord had ended the work which He had done and rested. He blessed the seventh day and sanctified it (Genesis 2:2-3). He instituted a day for rest which He also called the Sabbath day and instructs us to keep it holy (Exodus 20:8-11). Rest is available for God’s people but God does not force it upon us. It must not be taken as optional it is imperative to note that we must enter rest through diligent faith that requires us to trust in, rely upon, and cling to Jesus and His work for us. Like an athlete who runs towards a goal, we must run the race with obedience to Christ and we shall constantly remain at rest in Him until He returns.

SUMMARY

Rest in Greek is anapauo means to refresh, to cease from labor, keep quiet, of calm or patient expectation. When he was faced by fierce opposition in his kingdom, the Lord fought for king Jehoshaphat and granted him peace and rest on every side (2 Chronicles 20:30). Jesus told his disciples a parable of a widow who sort for justice from an unjust judge who did not fear God nor cared about the people. She persisted in her quest for justice against her adversary and she was granted justice. Jesus demonstrated the power of praying and not giving up leading to rest (Luke 18:1-5). The value of submitting to God is illustrated by Psalms 127:1-2, where some people attempt to build a house but do it in vain, others try to guard a city but do not succeed, many others wake up early and sit up late but still eat the bread of sorrow, but it God Who gives His beloved sleep and rest. Jesus calls us to enter rest saying, “come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Jesus assures us rest even as we submit to Him and sort for His help having faith that nothing is too difficult for Him. Once we surrender all to God and continually seek His face, we are able to rejoice in Him always for He gives us His peace that surpasses all understanding to guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:4-7).

PRAYER

All nations whom You have made shall worship You O Lord our God. We glorify Your name for You are great, and do wondrous works. You alone are God. May You teach us Your ways O Lord and we will walk in Your truth. May You unite our heart to fear Your name and we will praise You always, O Lord our God with all our hearts. We will glorify Your name forevermore, for great is Your mercy toward us and You have delivered our souls from the depths of Sheol. Dear Lord Jesus You uphold us in faith that we may enter rest and abide in You so that we may obtain an imperishable crown set before us before the foundations of the world. Amen

Further Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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