There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.
Hebrews 4:9 (NKJ)
Are you truly in faith for what you’re needing or desiring from the Lord?
One way to answer this question is to determine if you are resting in Him or if you’re worrying and fretting.
Hebrews 4:3 (KJV) says, For we which have believed do enter into rest.
If you are truly in faith, believing the Word of God, then you have entered into rest.
Rest is a place, and you have to enter into it. In that place of rest there is peace, quietness, confidence and trust. You are not struggling, you are not working, you are not trying to obtain – you are resting in the promises of God.
Hebrews 4:10 (AMP) says, For he who has once entered [God’s] rest also has ceased from [the weariness and pain] of human labors…
Have you ceased from all your labors? Are you totally surrendered to Him? Are you completely secure in the fact that God is going to come through for you? Or are you anxious and constantly struggling with thoughts that He might not come through this time?
If you’re in faith, you’re not working, worrying or wondering. You are resting. You are trusting. You are confidently expecting God to do just what He said.
Faith is like being in deep waters. If you’re struggling, panicking and thrashing about, you will begin to sink. But if you’ll lie back and relax, trusting the waters to bear you up, you can rest and float.
As Christians, we must enter that place of rest. We must relax and confidently trust in the Lord to fulfill His Word in our lives. We don’t have to struggle. We don’t have to panic. We don’t have fret. But we do have to believe.
Hebrews 4:11 (AMP) tells us, Let us therefore be zealous and exert ourselves and strive diligently to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves]…
Yes, you will have to work and strive diligently to enter into that place of rest. But once you’re there, you won’t struggle or strive again. You will relax in His arms, you will receive His strength and you will watch as He works in your behalf.
Isaiah 30:15 (AMP) says, For thus said the Lord God, the Holy one of Israel: In returning to Me and resting in Me you shall be saved; in quietness and in trusting confidence shall be your strength.
And in Matthew 10:28 (MSG) Jesus said, Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.
Ask the Lord to show you how to enter into His rest. Remember, He will never tell you to do something that you can’t do. He is always there to help you. He wants you to succeed. He wants you to be blessed. He wants you to receive whatever it is that you need of Him.
So enter into the rest of God. Wait patiently and confidently in Him. God is not a man that He should lie — what He has said, He will do (Num. 23:19).
I love this message! Joseph Prince was teaching it on his program today. The Lord always says, “Fear not,” “Do not fear…”, but the one thing he tells us to fear is that we would miss entering His rest (Heb. 4:1). This is also one thing He tells us to labor to obtain (v.11). Our promised land is resting in the finished work of Jesus Christ through the cross! Thank You, Lord!
That’s an excellent word, Renee! Love you!!!
Found you over at A Mama’s Story. Your post relates to mine this week : https://forheisourgod.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/learning-curves-a-time-for-everything-part-1-new-diet/ —- I have truly felt at peace through this journey we are beginning, knowing the Lord will take care of us because he Has proven Himself over and over again! His provision may not always come in the way I want/expect, but it will always be for my good and His glory. Thanks for this!
And He will *always* provide! Thank you for sharing, Britney! Blessings to you.
Such a great post! It’s so important to enter into His rest. I found you through the Beauty in His Grip link up!
Thank you for visiting, Barbie. Blessings to you!
Oh, this is a great post! It’s a subject that I struggle with often….I’m a natural worrier, you could say. But I truly desire to leave it all at His feet and rest in Him alone! I know what it’s like to have the peace that passes understanding, but the old self battles within, at times. God is good and faithful. He won’t give up on us when we start to fret or worry, though. Thanks for sharing the encouraging verses
In His Lo♥e, Ann @ Christ in the Clouds
Thank you for your kind words, Ann. You are right. God is good & faithful & He will never give up on us! Blessings to you, Alisha
Thanks for sharing! I really needed this!
Thank you for visiting, Misty. Blessings to you!
Great reminder – Our rest is found only in the Lord. Thanks for sharing. God bless ~
Amen! Thank you for visiting, Ronda. Blessings to you!
Beautiful post. What a great reminder. I can definitely use this today!
Thank you, Sarah. You are a blessing!!!
I like your explanation of His *rest* as a place you enter into. Like the water you lie back in to float, rather than flailing around and sinking. Good thoughts here.
Thank you, Sylvia. Blessings to you!
Oh gosh, Alisha, I really need to work on this a little more! I have been working until 1am and 2 am every morning for quite some time. But the one blessing is every week, no matter what, the Sabbath allows me to fully rest in Him. Thank God for that commandment (which, by the way, is my favorite one :)).
Amen, Fawn! We can always fully rest in Him! Lol…I never thought of which commandment is my favorite, but that’s a *real* good one! 😉
I really needed to hear this. I so need to get to the point of resting. Thank you for your beautiful words and for linking up.
Blesssings~
Shari
Thank you, Shari. I hope you are doing well. Blessings to you!
Thank you so much for sharing this post. I needed this encouragement today.
Praise God, Judith. I’m glad you were encouraged! Blessings to you & your family. ~ Alisha
What a great message, and I found it just in time. I walk a thin line between trusting & resting, and your post was a perfect find for me today. Keep them coming! You are offering many of us encouragement when we need it most. 🙂
Oh, you are so sweet, Jennifer! Thank you for your kind words. Blessings to you!
Great post. So good to hear a reminder of God’s call to rest. He is so good to us!
Thank you. Blessings to you today!