Rest

How Many Times?

How Many Times?

Nehemiah 9:28 But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; […]

Arrest Sleepless Nights

Arrest Sleepless Nights

Proverbs 3:24 AMP When you lie down, you shall not be afraid; yes, you shall lie down, and your sleep shall be sweet. Unsettled matters will cause one to have sleepless nights.  Rest is a part of God’s plan to make the quality of life pleasant.  As the command to keep sound wisdom and discretion, […]

How to Make Work and Rest Co-Exist

How to Make Work and Rest Co-Exist

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. The 21st Century found people complaining because they concluded that there are not enough hours in a day and that they needed rest from working so hard. Jesus gave the secret to allowing work and rest […]

Being Led to Calm Waters

Being Led to Calm Waters

Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. I am often led to the reservoir of water nearby to partake of its restful and calming properties.  There, I find rest, peace, the presence of the LORD and a place of worship.  There, I am always […]

Working Hard to Get to the Weekend

Working Hard to Get to the Weekend

  Hebrews 4:11 Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Work to enter into rest. It seems as though there is a contradiction in saying work to enter into rest. Working hard every day striving to get to the weekend so that you […]

Run, Run Into the Tower

Run, Run Into the Tower

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. In ancient times, towers were built as a safe haven to protect men from their enemies and to provide food and supplies. Those towers were large walled areas made of thick stone blocks, which surrounded cities. […]

No Lack for the Sheep!

No Lack for the Sheep!

Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. David was an expert in “sheep-ology”. As a young lad, David was the shepherd of his father’s sheep. He learned that sheep are totally dependent upon a shepherd to care for and faithfully watch over them.  The shepherd provides food, guidance, protection, health care […]