Resting In Christ

Resting in Christ

Genesis 2:2–3 BSB says:

“And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished.”

When God rested on the seventh day, it wasn't because He was tired. Isaiah 40:28 tells us that God “will not grow tired or weary.”

God rested because His work of creation was complete.

The seventh day became a pattern of rest for Israel, but it also points us to something even greater—the true rest found in Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 4:9–10 says, “There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For whoever enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.”

And on the cross, Jesus cried out, “It is finished.”

Just as God rested after completing creation, we can rest in Christ because Jesus completed the work of our redemption.

We don't have to earn God's acceptance through our own efforts or religious rituals. Salvation is God's free gift through faith in Jesus Christ.

So if you are weary from trying to measure up, come to Jesus. Rest in His grace. Trust in His finished work. And follow Him each day in the peace that only Jesus can give.

Pray for Changed Hearts

Pray for Changed Hearts

Deuteronomy 30:6 KJV says:

“And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.”

As I read this verse, I was reminded of people I know and love who seem resistant to the Gospel. Maybe there is someone like that in your life too. We can share the truth about Jesus, pray for them, and long to see them come to faith. But sometimes we wonder, “Will they ever believe?”

This verse gives me hope because it reminds me that God is the One who changes hearts.

We cannot make someone believe in Jesus. But we can pray and ask God to do what only He can do—to open their eyes, soften their hearts, and draw them to Jesus Christ.

So if there is someone on your heart today, don't give up praying. Ask God to bring them to repentance and faith in Jesus, who died for their sins and rose again.

The same God who changed hearts throughout Scripture is still changing hearts today.

If you are not yet trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation, turn to Him today. Believe in Him, repent of your sins, and follow Him.

Him Who Loves Us

Him Who Loves Us

Revelation 1:5 NIV

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.”

As I read this verse, I noticed those beautiful words: “Him who loves us.”

Think about the love of Jesus toward you right now. His love is there. He is there with you.

If you do not know the saving love of Jesus, I encourage you to trust Him alone to save you and forgive you for all your sins.

And if you know the Lord Jesus, take a moment to thank Him for all His loving acts toward you.

When considering the worst thing you may have to face, consider the worst thing our Lord Jesus had to face—the cross. He faced it for you.

Jesus said in John 15:13:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

The love of Jesus is shown to us by His willingness to die for us.

Romans 5:8 says:

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

What a wonderful thought to carry with us today: Jesus loves us. He proved that love at the cross, and through His blood He has freed us from our sins.

If you have never trusted Jesus alone for salvation, trust Him today.

And if you already belong to Him, thank Him for His amazing love.

This is a special day—a day to remember that you are loved by Jesus.

The Almighty

The Almighty

Revelation 1:8 KJV

“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”

Revelation 1:8 is a powerful verse that emphasizes the sovereignty and eternal nature of God.

The Almighty God who appeared to Abraham is the same Almighty God we read about throughout Scripture.

Genesis 17:1 

“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”

And for those of us who have faith in Jesus Christ, we have this wonderful promise:

Psalm 91:1 

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

Think about that. We can dwell in the secret place of the Most High and abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

And when we come out from among the influence of unbelievers, God gives us this promise:

2 Corinthians 6:18 

“And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.”

The Almighty God desires a relationship with every one of us. He desires that people turn to Him.

2 Peter 3:9 tells us that the Lord is patient, “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

So, if you do not know God, keep in mind that He is calling you to turn to Him and have a relationship with Him.

Trust in Jesus alone to save you, and follow Jesus alone.

And if you know the Lord, rejoice that you have a personal relationship with the Almighty and that He is there with you every step of the way today.

God Our Shield

God Our Shield

Psalm 5:12 NLT

“For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.”

As I read this Bible verse this evening, I thought about how you and I can have confidence that God surrounds us with His protective shield of love wherever we go.

We are reminded in Psalm 3:3:

“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.”

I love that. God lifts us up when we are down, and He is our refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 18:30 says:

“This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”

And God even gives us our own personal shield for spiritual warfare—the shield of faith.

Ephesians 6:16 says:

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.”

Thank God He is our shield. He is our defender and our refuge in times of trouble. And through faith in Jesus, He prepares us to stand firm when spiritual battles come.

So, fellow follower of Jesus, whatever you may be facing today, remember: God is your shield.