Normally we think of God’s mighty WORKS. But today I’d like to invite you to learn more about God’s RESTS! Yes, plural … rests!

I have learned of three such conditions of REST our great God has made available to us.

Rest … past and present and future!

Past tense REST … that was given us the moment we asked the Lord to save us. You can now REST in the face that your sins are gone! “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Future tense REST … we who have been washed in Jesus’ Blood are going to Heaven! Heaven, the place of eternal REST! Both these “rests” are gifts. Neither is subject to being taken away! Yes, the Believer in Christ is that secure! “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours.” Revelation 14:13

Are you today resting in your salvation?

Are you right now at peace, at rest, in your heart … knowing your future one of “no more pain, no more sorrow, no more trials!”

But now, that middle rest!

Present tense rest!

That’s a rest one must earn, well receive … by trusting daily in the Promises of God! By staying faithful! And if we do not serve God diligently … we can lost this rest! “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.” Yoke? That implies plowing, laboring! This is not rest given but rest found! I’ve quoted Matthew 11:29.

Every met any fretful Christians? Who have not “found” this everyday rest in Jesus?

Now … I’ve just given you the basic structure of God’s three RESTS. Now if you’d like to watch last night’s Evening Meditation you can get a much fuller discussion.

And I sincerely invite you to do so …

Let’s learn God’s Word together!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

Both on YouTube and Facebook under my name.

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