God rests on the seventh day after He creates the universe, every world, every living thing, and us. God calls us to a “Sabbath-rest” of our own, saying through His Holy Spirit that “anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God does from His.” (Hebrews 4:10) God’s “work has been finished since the creation of the world.” (Hebrews 4:3) We are to “make every effort to enter that rest.” (Hebrews 4:11) Then, the author of Hebrews adds, “so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience.” (Hebrews 4:11)
What example of disobedience? The people disobeyed by not combining the message they heard with faith. (Hebrews 4:2) They heard the good news, but did not believe it. They heard His voice, but they hardened their hearts. (Hebrews 4:7) “So we see they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.” (Hebrews 3:19)
The author emphasizes that entering God’s rest happens in the present — Today, in fact.
“Encourage one another daily, as long as it is Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” (Hebrews 3:13)
“Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:7,8)
“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God.” (Hebrews 4:9)
Rest from your own work. Make every effort to enter the Sabbath-rest God prepares for you.
God bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Patricia. God bless you, too. Hope you are having a wonderful holiday! Carley
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Scott. Thanks for reading! Happy Thanksgiving! Carley
Thanks Peace in Heaven. Happy Thanksgiving. Carley
Thanks Scott! God bless, Carley
Thank you “one of God’s many children.” Carley
Amen. I hear the words resounding from your note, “Come unto Me all you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” God bless.
Amen, Michael. God bless you, too. Carley
Thank you Bernadette.
Thanks Lady D.