Much Needed Rest and Relaxation

As Christians we need to concentrate on entering the rest of God. This should be our main mission in life because it follows the example of our heavenly Father. God created the world in six days and then rested from His work. Many believers toil and work themselves ragged in an attempt to win or obtain the things that God already created and left as an inheritance to those who believe. Hebrews 4:12 reads: “for the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two edge sword” (NIV). This verse is quoted religiously by the Church, but is rarely fully understood for its true implications. What Paul was saying to the Hebrews was what God had tried to get the children of Israel to understand during their 4o year stent in the desert. We must come to a place of rest with (and in) God, and allow His “active and living” Word to handle our daily toil.

Christians become stressed, broke, busted and disgusted when we attempt to re-create the wheel, so to speak. We work our minds, bodies, and spirits into complete and utter exhaustion trying to make life happen. But, we forget that God’s word is life and what He did in six days is what we eternally long for. There is no need to slave and toil for life’s abundance as if we’re still sanctioned under the curse of Adam. Jesus Christ revoked all curses, which now gives us free reign to enter into God’s rest forever. Let the word do the work! All we need to do is study, profess, believe, and then expectantly tarry for the Word’s manifestations.

As believers, we have to use what’s been given to us by the Father to our advantage. Looking at the world’s way of achieving success is the complete opposite of God’s way. It is up to us whether we choose to enter the world’s rat race or God’s rest. In the end, only the word will reign supreme and bring lasting success.

Let God’s word do the work while you enter His rest.

Nikki D