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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Rest

What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?

March 9, 2022

For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …

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Can we find rest in following Jesus?

January 23, 2022

  Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke …

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“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” ~The disciples to Jesus

December 1, 2021

This is stunning. Jesus was asleep during a terrific storm. The disciples are scared; really, really scared. They thought Jesus …

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Does Jesus want us to take a break and get a little rest?

August 31, 2021

Why this is important: There have been way too many times I have ignored getting some rest. I worked too …

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How important is rest?

June 17, 2021

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. Even in the middle of a …

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Are we learning from Jesus?

April 21, 2021

  Grace is a gift. God gives us grace when we are humble. There is no peace if we are …

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Is it a burden to follow Jesus?

March 7, 2021

We need rest. We get tired. There is good news. Jesus gives us rest. We find it in Him. Yeshua …

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What is it about rest that is important to get?

December 25, 2020

Why it matters: How important is rest? God needed it and got it. He worked creating everything in six day and …

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Will we wait for Jesus?

November 10, 2020

It is Holy Saturday. Jesus is in the tomb. What do we do? We wait. We have remember the passion …

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Will Jesus give us rest? Are we tired because we are anxious?

October 28, 2020

There are some things that really please our Father. One of them is to reveal things to those of us …

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Will Jesus help us get rest?

August 16, 2020

Whose way do I want to follow? Mine? God’s?   It is a fundamental question. It needs to be asked and …

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“The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” ~Jesus

May 19, 2020

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …

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“Learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” ~Jesus

March 3, 2020

Jesus calls on me to learn. ”Disciple” means to learn. I am to learn from Jesus. Jesus is my Master. …

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“Since the promise to enter God’s rest remains, let us beware that none of you be found to have fallen short.” ~Author of Hebrews

November 19, 2019

I don’t want to fall short. I have received the good news. I have received a promise from Jesus that …

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“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O Master, make me to dwell in safety.” ~King David

September 10, 2019

I can count on peace. I can count on sleep. I can count on rest. I don’t need a “My …

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Is there such a thing as a Sabbath-rest?

June 9, 2019

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …

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Does Jesus provide sleep for our rest?

January 6, 2019

I can count on peace. I can count on sleep. I can count on rest. I don’t need a “My …

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“And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed? So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.” ~Author of Hebrews

December 18, 2018

Obeying King Jesus leads to rest. Jesus promises this. My job is trust Jesus. My job is to learn. And …

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Rest — Do I need it? Can Jesus provide it?

August 12, 2018

I need rest. I get tired. There is good news. Jesus gives me rest. I find it in Him. Jesus, …

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“Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” ~Disciples to Jesus

June 28, 2018

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. Even in the middle of a …

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Rest — Even Jesus needed it (and got it)

May 17, 2018

How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as …

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Rest — The absence of anxiety 

April 24, 2018

We all need rest. It is essential. I am anxious about so many things. Anxiety is insidious. There is no …

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“For as long, then, as that promise of resting in him pulls us on to God’s goal for us, we need to be careful that we’re not disqualified.” ~Author of Hebrews

November 7, 2017

Relax, God is in control. I keep hearing that from our Father. He promised a rest. That is His goal …

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“So let’s keep at it and eventually arrive at the place of rest, not drop out through some sort of disobedience.” ~Author of Hebrews

September 9, 2017

Are we ready for some rest? I know I am to rest. So here is a promise that is considered …

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“I’m up again—rested, tall and steady, fearless before the enemy mobs coming at me from all sides.” ~~King David

June 25, 2017

In God, i have rest. Even though i know i am  at war, I rest, confident that God will see …

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“Today, please listen; don’t turn a deaf ear.” ~Holy Spirit of God

January 26, 2017

Whose way do I want to follow? Mine? God’s? It is a fundamental question. It needs to be asked and …

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Can I rest in Jesus?

June 12, 2016

God has a goal for me. In His new plan, I can rest from my work and do the work that Jesus …

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“Relax, everything’s going to be all right; rest, everything’s coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!” ~Jude, brother to Jesus

February 3, 2016

Imagine growing up with Jesus as your brother. You saw him up close and personal. I’m thinking you have a pretty …

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“Those earlier ones never did get to the place of rest because they were disobedient.” ~Author of Hebrews

July 25, 2015

We have the promise. It has not been fulfilled yet. We can receive it today even though in the past …

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~Jesus

June 12, 2015

Life is restful in Jesus!! In Him is real rest not temporary relief. I can just take it easy when …

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~Jesus

July 24, 2014

There are some things that really please our Father. One of them is to reveal things to those of us …

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    "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life." ~Apostle Paul
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    "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile." ~Max Lucado
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    "One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it." ~Knute Rockne
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  • “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance.” ~Apostle Paul May 21, 2022
  • “I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me.” ~Pilate May 20, 2022
  • “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul May 19, 2022
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  • “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” ~Apostle Paul
  • “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance.” ~Apostle Paul
  • “I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me.” ~Pilate
  • “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
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    • “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” ~Apostle Paul
    • “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance.” ~Apostle Paul
    • “I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me.” ~Pilate
    • “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
    • “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” ~Jesus
    • “In fact, the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the agreement of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new agreement is established on better promises.” ~Author of Hebrews
    • “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
    • “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” ~Angel of God
    • “Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus
    • “But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?” ~Apostle Paul

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