REST FOR THE WEARY. (Hebrews 4:1-16)

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We praise the name of God for a new day! Glory be unto His name. Yesterday, we learnt about the faithfulness of Jesus and how we should not harden our hearts and be unbelieving. May God help us.

Today, we'll be going straight into chapter 4:1-16 of the same book of Hebrews. 

Hebrews 4:1- KJV


[1] Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. [2] For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. [3] For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, If they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world...


From here, we would see how the promise of rest (Matthew 11:28) has been made for us but without faith, we can't tap into what this promise will do in our lives. For every promise, there must be an expectation and this expectation must be backed up with faith (Hebrews 11:1). 


Also, the rest is there, but God does not force it upon us. We must enter that rest. Clearly, the rest is entered by faith; but it takes diligent faith. This shows us that faith is not passive; it takes diligence to trust in, rely on, and cling to Jesus and His work for us. 

This chapter also opens our eyes to the potency of God's words;


1. God’s word gives peace to those who love it. They are secure, standing in a safe place. (Psalm 119:165)

2. When the word of God is heard and understood, it bears fruit. (Matthew 13:23)

 3. The word of God has inherent power and authority against demonic powers. (Luke 4:36)

4. Jesus Himself - His eternal person - is described as the Word. When we are into the word of God, we are into Jesus. (John 1:1)

5. HearingGod’s Word is essential to eternal life. One cannot pass from death into life unless they hear the word of God. (John 5:24, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23)

6. Abiding - living in - God’s word is evidence of true discipleship. (John 8:31)

7. God’s word is the means to sanctification. (John 17:17)

8. The Holy Spirit can work with great power as the word of God is preached. (Acts 10:44)

 9. Hearing God’s word builds faith. (Romans 10:17


May God help us to make use of it in Jesus' name.


Prayers;

Lord, help me to walk with you by faith that I may enjoy true rest.

Lord, let your word be my guiding light.



 

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