Learn to rest in the Lord by doing His Work (Heb 4:10)

Hebrews 4:10 (NASB) ¹⁰  For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His.

The fishermen resting in the boat

God has promised us rest in various aspects (Physical, emotional, spiritual). Sometimes, we have ideas that "resting" means "not doing anything, sleeping, take a break and go for a holiday and so on". In some aspects, they are correct. But how do we really enjoy the rest that God has promised us? Such that when we are in the midst of our holidays or sleeping, we can enjoy enjoy the rest without thinking about our backlog of work, our future challenges, our current problems that we are putting on hold.

The principle: Complete the task or tasks that God has assigned you for the current season. Then we can truly rest.

While this may be difficult and challenging, let's learn to response and operate by faith (One of the themes in Hebrews). Let's not have unbelief and disobedient to the voice of Jesus. Instead, come to Him who promised us rest when we work with Him (Mt 11:28-30). He gives us mercy and grace to help in time of need. By faith, let's complete the task/s assigned to us.


Matthew 11:28-30 (NASB) ²⁸  "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. ²⁹  "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. ³⁰  "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." 

Hebrews 4:14-16 (NASB) ¹⁴  Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. ¹⁵  For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. ¹⁶  Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.