November 8
2018
Rest
A Psalm of David.
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
Psalm 23:1-3
The Lord calls us to a life of rest.
Like a Shepherd, he causes us to lie down in green pastures when we need to slow down.
He brings us beside still waters; waters from which we can safely stop and drink.
He restores our souls in this place of rest.
Rest is a place of peace and calm in our minds, even in the midst.
Rest is a lack of striving, trusting the One who created us and sustains us.
Rest is having a sense of our purpose and destiny and working in and towards that.
Rest is loving generously.
Rest is knowing Who we can turn to when things are rocky.
Rest doesn’t mean doing nothing; it is not a lack of activity, but a state of mind.
Do you need to find some rest today?
Jesus is speaking even today: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Him today.
He is the Good Shepherd and He is waiting to lead you to green pastures and still waters where you can find rest for your soul!