The work is Mine, and Mine alone; Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness will be peace, and the service of righteousness, quietness (shaqat - calmness, rest; Lxx = anapausis = cessation) and confidence forever. Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest. Mary's deed of anointing, learnt in much sitting at the Lord's feet (Jn 11:2), fills the world with its aroma. Mt 16:24 Jesus said ""If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me." Beloved, if you are reading this and sensing a deep "inner gnawing", perhaps God is calling you to an attitude of reverential fear which might prompt you to turn away from evil and experience His refreshing!] This last sentence, I think I now fully endorse. Vaster, broader than the sea! Now when you lock the doors and turn out the lights, you no longer have the security of knowing where each child is. A tree may appear to be dead, it is true. Still man needs Revelation's rays God’s Rest has been waiting for man’s entrance, since He rested from all the work that He created and made. There is a strong and an experienced Hand on the helm. Ps 40 describes a man in miry clay (which was to keep the animals from getting out and the harder they tried to get out, the deeper they sank). Are soonest at the goal That helps me rest easy--even when one of the children is out of the house. The word beriyt is literally the animal that is slaughtered for the covenant ceremony. The Christ can never die: Although King David was a warrior, God gave him "rest (Hebrew = nuach = to pause, not only absence of movement but being settled in a particular place with overtones of finality, or of victory, salvation, etc) from all his enemies around him" (2Sa 7:1). Keeping me safely, He casteth out fear; which Moses recorded in Nu 13:2…, "The land of Canaan which I am going to give to the sons of Israel" (Nu 13:2). So to the Jews of the Bible, prayer was not a time when they asked God for things … it was a time when they examined themselves. A true realization of the sovereignty of God in salvation and the fact that you have just become a part of His plan humbles the person who has just become a part of His finished work. When I was in college, I worked on the night maintenance crew. Refrain (Jn 17:23). The other main Hebrew word for rest used in the Hebrew Scriptures is nuakh. However, the verb and noun take on theological and/or spiritual meaning in relation to God, to the people of both the old and new covenants, and to individual believers under both covenants. Rest means to be inwardly quiet, composed, peaceful. It means to be inactive. In the OT the concept of rest often meant rest from war as in several of the following passages. In contrast to those planes, Bob flew an aircraft with a throttle and a tough Lycoming engine that came with these instructions: "Takeoff power (full power) may be used for only a maximum of 5 minutes." The Hebrew word translated here as . In either case he looks to me for the money and brings me his purchases. Since I took His yoke upon me, Notice that in Judges the land rested while the judge was alive (cp Jdg 3:11-note, Jdg 3:30-note, Jdg 5:31-note, Jdg 8:28-note), suggesting that when there was a degree of order and authority and righteousness, the Lord gave the land and its people rest. God through Moses promised after they entered the Land of Canaan, God "will give you rest from all your enemies" (Dt. Those to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief; therefore, that Sabbath remains for the people of God. And now He calleth far and near: It is for us to learn the tune, and at the same time not ignore His times of rest. God's rest is a picture and a model given to us that we might understand our need for physical rest every seventh day (Ex 16:23, 24, 25, 26; 20:8, 9, 10, 11; Lv 23:3; Dt. Ephesians 5:18 - When I was a lad, my father was my "authority" on the world of nature. -Horace Bushnell (Note: Many but not all of these quotations are from a source I highly recommend if you enjoy using Biblically sound quotes [many quotes appeal to "emotions" but lack the sound doctrine of the majority of these quotes] The Complete Gathered Gold A Treasury of Quotations for Christians by John Blanchard Book), To “wait on the Lord,” and to “rest in the Lord,” is an indication of a healthy, holy faith, while impatience is an indication of an un-healthy, un-holy unbelief. Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.” And there the Lord conquered my unbelief, and I surrendered myself to God for this service. We honor God when we imitate his restfulness. (Walvoord, J. F. The Prophecy Knowledge Handbook. It does not lie, as sacred poets have too often suggested, beyond the confines of this world — it is now, and here. ; [ anapausis, katapausis]): “Rest” in the above sense is of frequent occurrence, and is the translation of several words with various applications and shades of meaning, chiefly of the words given above. Rest is sometimes equivalent to trust, reliance (2Chr 14:11, the Revised Version (British and American) “rely”). We all admit that patient waiting is needed for the great trials of life, but may not acknowledge so readily that it is needed as much for little, daily, commonplace vexations. I would not advise using it in your sermon! Full faith in God puts it to rest. Rest from your labors. To his surprise, he found him still straining under the heavy weight, for he had not taken the burden off his shoulders. To let my loving Savior work in me His will, my sanctification, is what I would live for by His grace. (Ed: As promised here through His prophet Jeremiah. This serene faith, that all things are working out for the best— the best to God, the best to man— and that God is at the heart of all, will calm and still us in the most feverish days. Is that not similar to living within the will of God? What renews your family? Isaiah 62:1 For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep quiet (Hebrew = shaqat), until (time phrase - what follows has not yet been fulfilled so it is yet future) her righteousness goes forth like brightness, and her salvation like a torch that is burning. Now 'tis full of joy and zest; Studying the Bible, especially in Hebrew enters the heart and builds love for God and His creations.” For a moment he moved his hand to drive it away, and in so doing, nine words of the sermon were brought to his attention: "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." (MacArthur, John: Hebrews. His rest is ceasing from self-effort. ), “resting-place” (Ps 132:8, 14; Isaiah 11:10), “peace” (Acts 9:31), “relief” (2Cor 2:13, 7:5), etc. I change, He changes not; by Jean Pigott In this context rest means to be done with self-effort as far as salvation is concerned. Joshua could not give it, nor Canaan yield it: it remains for believers. Start by setting aside a special time to relax physically and renew yourself emotionally and spiritually. We cannot escape God's presence. May look upon. 2:13), and to eliminate (Lv 26:6). Beware, for this is the sin of Massah and Meribah, which, being interpreted, means strife. He is our "wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." Perfect peace—a priceless possession. Certainly, resting in God and trusting in His promises can relieve us of nervousness, tenseness, and other physical problems. In a major way, this sermon is also united to the series given just before the Feast, and it is very much part of the meaning of this holy day. God has a way for us to enter His rest: First you must hear (Heb 4:2-note…have had good news preached). Man was made to enjoy His rest: Genesis 1:24-31: describes God's creation activity on the 6th Day. Comment: The Septuagint (LXX) translates this unique Hebrew noun margowa with the noun hagnismos which means purification, as when one makes something ritually acceptable or generally the process of being morally purified. At such times we may be led to think we have come to the end of the tune! During World War II, an elderly woman in England had endured the nerve-shattering bombings with amazing serenity. When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless. We are like that helpless animal, crying out from our helpless estate and He inclined His ear unto us and delivered us from the miry clay, setting our feet upon the rock, placing a new song in our heart. He had resolved, however, not to listen to the sermon, and therefore sat with his head down and his fingers in his ears. He also prescribed a similar pattern for His disciples (Mk 6:31-see devotional). Thirdly, a certain knowledge that He is working within to will and do of his good pleasure (Php 2:12-note, Php 2:13-note) -- What a blessed peace possesses us when once we realize that we are not called on to originate or initiate, nor to make great far-reaching plans and try to execute them; but just to believe that God is prepared to work through our hands, speak by our life, dwell in our bodies, and fulfil in us the good purposes of His will (cp Heb 13:20, 21-note). There is rest, sweet rest, there. Until Thy blessed face I see-- It can so reveal itself that it almost compels rest. In a word this saint greatly used by God had found the secret - HE HAD LEARNED TO REST! This rest is offered to all and is freely available by grace through personal faith in Jesus Christ (Mt 11:28, 29, 30). Reprinted by permission. He induced some of the workers to try his new method. He had been a toiling, burdened one before, with latterly not much rest of soul. Have you learned to rest in Him? 2Chr. (Orr, J., M.A., D. D. The International standard Bible encyclopedia : 1915 edition), Illustration of Rest in a Sailboat - Perhaps you, like I, have spent some time in a sailboat. Like a river glorious, is God’s perfect peace. Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, And waits for your request; And rest is best! Perhaps to college as our oldest daughter did. Ah, toil-worn labourer, only think when thou shalt rest for ever! To say that Shabbat menuchah means a “Sabbath of rest” only tells half the story. Ro 11:5-note refers to a remnant of Jews getting saved and the time is still open. Include spiritual elements. Instead of working late at night, he began to go to bed earlier, rising at 5 A.M. to give time to Bible study and prayer (often two hours) before the work of the day began. Only by thinking of all that Jesus is and all He is for us: His life, His death, His work, He Himself as revealed to us in the Word, to be the subject of our constant thoughts. That begs the question, what is the “Sabbath Rest” spoken of in the Law? Here is a link to a 30 part youtube reading of the book "Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret. In this experience there had come to him not only a fuller apprehension of the Lord Jesus Himself and all He is for us, but a fuller surrender—yes, indeed, a self-abandonment to Him…. Not a breeze was stirring, and the surface of the small lake was like glass. Yes, I rest in Thee, Belovèd, It is a relationship in which we are confident and secure that we have committed our life to God and that He holds it in perfect, eternal love. Seek it! The balance, quivering between the two, is turned this way by faith; that by unbelief. Yet within the confines of the shores, I had the opportunity and responsibility of guiding the rudder to determine the direction of travel. From morning to night we are plunged in a mass of calculations and activities. And thus we read of Jacob's request instructed Joseph not to bury him in Egypt: "When I rest (Lxx = koimao = fall asleep, cp 1Ki 11:43, 1Th 4:14-note) with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried" (Ge 47:29, Ge 47:30NIV). It endeth on the golden shore. Saviour of all in earth and sea, How happy they who rest in thee! This surrender is a moment by moment, day by day, choice. Other related meanings of shavath are: to put away (Ex 12:15), to put down (2Ki 23:5), to be lacking (Lv. Every little nuisance upsets them and they always feel hassled. Let us rejoice that this rest remaineth. (Meyer, F. B. If anyone cannot set his mind at rest by disregarding death, that man should know that he has not yet gone far enough in the faith of Christ. Above the mountain’s crest, I hear a clear voice calling, calling clear,—, “To rest! We have to respond, to believe, to be fully persuaded to the point that I am willing to wholly commit. to sever; to put an end to (war, Ps 46:9; contention, Pr 18:18), have an end (Ge 8:22; Is. John alludes to this rest writing…, I heard a voice from heaven, saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!'" So shalt thou build to good and lasting purpose. Rest is the cessation of motion or action of any kind, and applicable to any body or being, as rest from labor, rest from mental exertion or rest of body or mind. Our rooms without, our souls within, are littered with the symptoms of the many absorbing interests which are monopolizing our attention. Know what wealth of grace is Thine, Lo! Before His throne the Lamb will lead thee, "He never is before His time, He never is too late." “Ye bore your burdens meek and lowly, Rest (Noun and Verb) [Noun] anapausis "cessation, refreshment, rest" (ana, "up," pauo, "to make to cease"), the constant word in the Sept. for the Sabbath "rest," is used in Matt 11:29; here the contrast seems to be to the burdens imposed by the Pharisees. Man was created in the finished work of God's rest. Where doubts arise and fears dismay; We have absolute trust and confidence in God’s power and care. During an especially busy time, Jesus urged His disciples to "come aside … and rest a while" (Mk. Could my yearning heart find rest and comfort When you come so close and yet are still short, you might be so deceived (almost like a vaccination gives you an attenuated virus, so you cannot catch the real thing! In the English Versions of the Bible the full title is "The Rest of the Chapters of the Book of Esther, which are found neither in the Hebrew, nor in the Chaldee." Peter exhorted his readers (and by application all readers) to make sure of their calling and election (2Pe 1:10-note). So how does Hebrews 4:3 support this premise? However, God is sovereign and it is not without divine design that He writes the music of our lives which includes His rest. O that I now the rest might know, He was a joyous man now [Mr. Judd recorded], a bright happy Christian. It should not go without our notice that God gave rest in each of the above situations when the principal recipients were obedient. Amen. Gratefully the old man accepted. Thayer cites a use in the active sense of a putting to rest as used in the sentence "a calming of the winds". It means freedom from worry about sin, because sin is forgiven. Hunted by his enemies, forsaken by his friends, maligned by his critics, David offers some wise spiritual advice in Psalm 37. He knoweth what is best; The Canaan rest for Israel is a picture of the spiritual rest we find in Christ when we surrender to Him. The implication is that [1] we must know these old paths and which implies we must study His Word and [2] we must trust and obey that His path is best and we will experience the soul blessing of His rest. What must we do to enter the times of refreshing? Hebrew Word Study: Sabbath: ", Someone has said, "The rest of your life depends on the rest of your nights. I am in control. In the same sense, Jesus has already defeated the enemy and conquered the land, but He also calls us into battle to gain what is ours. 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What is "resting in God," but the instinctive movement and upward glance of the spirit to Him; the confiding all one's griefs and fears to Him, and feeling strengthened, patient, hopeful in the act of doing so! On Jesus' breast. The word "rest" also … I knew a man, who had to bear a thousand crosses belonging to others, and who grieved himself into an illness because others did not love God as He deserves, till all at once his own foolishness and sinfulness struck him to the heart. When the Lord gives us a yoke to bear, He does so that by taking it up we may find rest. (2) The duty here enjoined is to be carried through all our life. Nor should we look upon this experience, these truths, as for the few. As we conduct ourselves in such a worthy manner pleasing to the Lord (even motivated by our sure hope of an even greater future rest), we will experience the reality of God's rest ("Submission Rest") in this present life. 1). Fret not thyself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. Cast out by perfect love. We don’t do it that way.” Predictable traditions increase our children’s sense of personal security because they define a place to stand without being too rigid. This truth should motivate a deep love for Him and a strong desire to walk in a manner which is pleasing to Him, God's rest is a "working rest" for even thought He finished His creation work and rested, this did not a cessation from work, but rather the proper repose that comes from completing a work. —D. God is love, and God is faithful, Somebody prayed, I know. First of all, the letter Shin, which means teeth has a point on the upper right hand Yes, God rested on the seventh day from His work of creation, but thankfully He continued (and continues) to be active in providentially sustaining all that He has created. Shaqat - to be still, quiet or undisturbed. 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