Rest Area

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“So says Jehovah, Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths where the good way is, and walk in it, and you shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk in it.” Jeremiah 6:16

“Take My yoke on you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest to your souls.” Matthew 11:29

During my prayer time tonight God brought the word REST to mind. At first I got real excited since I am still not sleeping well and thought I might be headed for a great slumber session tonight. After I heard God chuckle ( I tend to make that happen a lot) I started to think about family vacations. After 29 years of vacations and other trips, I realized that we have visited a whole bunch of rest areas along the way. Some we had to look for or ask directions for (we get lost almost every trip we take) and some we passed on because we were in a hurry.

There were choices involved in every opportunity to stop…

In Jeremiah, the word for rest is margôa (mar-go’-ah) which means a resting place. In Matthew the word is anapausis (an-ap'-ow-sis) which means an intermission or refreshment. Both the Hebrew and Greek words speak of a personal involvement in choosing to rest.

Everyday the Lord gives opportunity for rest…

Who knows the ancient paths, the good way, better than Jesus? I believe rest comes from the journey with Him because we are WITH Him! May I encourage you to take a walk in His rest…to journey a bit closer to His heart. His yoke is much easier on the back than anything you’re carrying now.
                                                                                       

Almighty God,
you have made us for yourself,
and our hearts are restless
till they find their rest in you;
so lead us by your Spirit
that in this life we may live to your glory
and in the life to come enjoy you for ever;
through Jesus Christ our Lord
who is alive with with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen.
- St Augustine

 

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Comments

Dustin said…
I certainly struggle with resting. With small kids, busy job, etc., thank you for the reminder that I need to be intentional in this area. I really enjoyed reading the meanings behind the Hebrew and Greek. Thanks, Jay!
Jay Cookingham said…
WOW bro' you're quick! It's late...shouldn't you be resting! :-0
I have struggles with being at rest also...just need to make better choices! Bless ya bro'
MichaelDPerkins said…
Resting is really tough for me. I like to be doing something. I think that most creatives are this way.
jasonS said…
It's amazing and I would say, only in Him, that we can rest and still be progressing at the same time. Great reminder, Jay. Thank you.
S Etole said…
It's almost midnight here ... a timely word ... I will go and rest now.
Dusty Rayburn said…
I definitely need to be better at resting...I tend to get restless when I slow down.
Jay Cookingham said…
I know that feeling bro'...
Jay Cookingham said…
I hope you find refreshment for the next day!
Jay Cookingham said…
Amen Jason! Only the Master can make that concept work!
Jay Cookingham said…
I agree bro'...and I think we can use our creativity to aid in the "rest" creation we need. It's a lot more than just stopping activity but an attitude as well.
Tony Alicea said…
"Choose to rest"

That's a good word. Timely because I've been super tired this past week. I've been on the go but it's definitely time to slow down.
Jay Cookingham said…
You have been a world traveler lately bro'...time to rest dude!
Caryjo said…
I think we have a WHOLE LOT in common... this "rest" bit is always a challenge for me.
Jay Cookingham said…
I think rest is hard for all His children, that's why He encourages us so.

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