This is the season of vacations and as a rule we try to do something that will give us rest. But what is rest to you? – being in someplace new and different, being with friends and family, being alone in nature, reading a book, watching a movie, listening to your favorite music, taking time to work on a hobby, taking a drive…… The list is endless as we are all different and find rest in many ways. However, there is one pure form of rest and that is in God. Psalm 62 says, “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your soul. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (NIV)
Do you know what it is to rest in God? This morning the pastor had us sit quiet for 1 minute. It seemed like a long time yet was so very short. During that minute a peace and calm came to rest upon each person as the busyness and noise of life was eliminated. Do you take time regularly to be quiet before God? Do you seek to listen to Him and have him give you His rest and peace. Why not try to put a little of God’s rest and quiet into your life this week- start with just a minute and see if you can increase your time of silence and listening before God by week’s end. Resting in God takes practice and seems so foreign to us- but give it a try this week and let me know your results.
Blessings as you Rest in the Lord.
Linda
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