There remaineth therefore a rest to the people
of God. FOR HE THAT IS ENTERED INTO HIS REST, he also hath ceased from his own
works, as God did from his (Hebrews 4:9-10).
There’re many who haven’t realized this truth,
and therefore, can’t walk in the vantage position of rest. In their jobs,
businesses, projects, or even their evangelical responsibilities, they labour,
toil, and struggle. But Christ is our rest. Our struggling doesn’t please God.
That’s why the Holy Spirit was sent to help us. John 14:16 (AMP) says, “And I
will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate,
Intercessor—Counsellor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever.” He’s
here today, and now; He’s your Helper.
We’re living in the day of rest, ruling, and
reigning with the King, seated together with Him in heavenly places: “And hath
raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ
Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6). Notice that scripture doesn’t say “We’ve been made to
stand together in heavenly places,” no! We’re seated with Him; and that’s not
the position of hardship, struggle, or labour; it’s a position of rest. The
work has been done in Christ Jesus; now He says, “Enjoy all things. Live in my rest,
for all things are yours.”
Even your evangelical work shouldn’t be a
struggle. Recognize this truth, and with that consciousness, preach and teach
the Word; the power of the Spirit will be in it and convict or stir your
hearers. It’s part of your blessing as the seed of Abraham, to excel and make
progress in life, from glory to glory, without struggling.
CONFESSION: I’m a new creation in Christ, the
seed of Abraham, and an heir according to the promise. I live perpetually in
the rest of God, for Christ is my Sabbath. Now and always, I walk in His glory,
for I’ve been ordained to excel, win, and make progress from glory to glory,
without struggles or anxieties. Blessed be God!
Further Study: || Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto
me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is
light. ||
|| 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you. ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:1-31, 2 Chronicles
35-36
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians
6:11-18, Isaiah 7
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