I have found myself being anxious this week. Several people I have talked to have mentioned lost sleep, anxiousness, busyness, stress, need I go on? One of the things God promised the children of Israel was a Promised Land where they would enter into God's rest. It would be a land of milk and honey. According to Heb. 3:10, they didn't enter into God's rest because the did not know God's ways. The next verse says that if we fear, (reverence, revere and are in awe of) God we will not miss this rest. Heb. 4:9 speaks of a rest that is left behind for the people of God. Maybe we need to go back and get it. Verse 10 goes on to say that we won't be able to enter into this "God rest" until we have ceased from our own works. And if you're not confused enough, the next verse says to "labor to enter that rest". Now that's an oxymoron if I ever heard one. That word "labor" means "to use speed, (not the drug); make an effort; be earnest and give diligence to." So "resting" is "work". It is the struggle we have between the flesh and the spirit. God's world is upside down to this worlds or visa versa. So faith is the "door" to "rest". Do we really believe God is working everything to our good? Do we really believe that God is who he said he is, and will do what he said he will do....for us. That's the kicker..... But the truth is ---He absolutely will! Here are some scriptures to help us enter God's rest.
Isa 57:2 We shall enter into peace: we shall rest in our beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. -Jesus
Psa 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
Psa 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Php 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
May we rest in peace today.
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