Have you ever gone on a vacation with the single desire to rest, but found that you were more tired when you returned than went you left for the vacation? I sure have. Sometimes we have planned so much activity that requires so much energy that I am exhausted afterwards. Other times, we have simply spent too much time with other people, which for an introvert like me can be quite exhausting also. What can we do to find rest for our souls?
Hebrews 4:9-10 says, “So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.” One of the great benefits of trusting God is the rest that He provides. We are no longer under a religious system of works and performance, but rather we have the blessing of trusting in God’s provided salvation, mercy, and grace. When we wait upon Him to work on our behalf, rather than initiating works in efforts to satisfy our longing for rest, we find God’s Sabbath rest.
Reluctant Retiree 