Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, I come before You seeking Your rest, Your peace and refreshment in my heart and life. Thank You for Your obedience to take my sin to the cross. I certainly could not have done that myself! I praise You and honor You with every breath I take. Please continue to guide me, my family, friends and neighbors that we would make good choices and that You would continue to give us rest.
And God will provide rest for you who are being persecuted
and also for us when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. He will come with his
mighty angels, in flaming fire, bringing judgment on those who don't know God
and on those who refuse to obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus. They will be
punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from his
glorious power. When he comes on that day, he will receive glory from his holy
people—praise from all who believe. And this includes you, for you
believed what we told you about him. 2 Thessalonians
1:7-10
Focus on the Lord.
Be Ready.
Will you get judgment or rest?
Meditate - Rest in God's word.
Ahhh. Rest
for the persecuted…and also for us. Rest is such a wonderful thing. I love
to wake up from sleep or a nap rested. So, when the Lord Jesus appears from
Heaven, we will get rest. Is this “rest” associated with peace? It seems that
so many people are seeking “peace” lately. Rest is good. Jesus spoke about
rest…
Then Jesus said, "Come to
me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you
rest." Matthew
11:28
I
associate “rest” with being refreshed, with renewing one’s strength. That is
just what the Lexicon in the Blue Letter Bible website indicates. Do you feel
rested and refreshed, physically or spiritually?
Your love has given me much joy
and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of
God's people. Philemon
1:7
Rest
is good—so much better than the judgment and eternal destruction that those who
reject Jesus will face! Once again, where do you stand with your relationship
with Lord Jesus? Do you have a relationship with Him? If not, seek Him today,
while there is still time.
Verses of Salvation ~ Wisdom is a tree of life to those who
embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. By wisdom the LORD founded
the earth; by understanding he created the heavens. By his knowledge the deep
fountains of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky.
My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them,
for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep
you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without
fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden
disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the LORD is your
security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. Proverbs 3:18-26
Wisdom
will refresh your soul and keep you safe. The Lord will provide
security—salvation. Trust Him.
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Revised and reused from September 21, 2020
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