The Significance Of Rest

Hebrews 4:9-11 “Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people. 10 For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from His. 11 Let us, then, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same  pattern of disobedience.” ~CSB

Ever worked so hard, or worked long hours, days and weeks, where you not only feel tired, but also frustrated? On days like that you are liable to say something to someone close to you that you can’t take back. How about a ‘work’ situation? You may ‘pop’ off and say something to a co-worker or supervisor that may get you in some trouble. It may even cost you your job. All because you are tired. 

I know we have to do what we have to do sometimes and fatigue comes with it. But as Christians we need to understand that the devil knows about our levels of frustration and he will use those levels anyway he can. He prowls and waits for you to get to that point. Then he will command your flesh to say or do something you will regret.

This is why God will allow days for you to rest. Be careful, on these days of rest, because the enemy can make a hard working person think they are being lazy. But actually God has taken everything ‘doable’ away so that you have no choice but to rest. God does this because things are about to happen for you and He needs you at your strongest. Mentally and physically.

The more you are aware of God’s gift of rest, the more you should embrace it. The text says, “Make every effort to enter that rest…” Take a nap, read a book, listen to that soft ‘Jazz’. Whatever you need to do to relax your Spiritual heart.

Then you will be prepared for God’s work. Preparedness and awareness will be strengthened in you so that you do not fall for the tricks of the devil. The text continues, “...so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience.” 

May God allow you the rest you need to continue your journey in good health, in Jesus’ name.

Amen

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