I remember flying home from a pastors conference in southern California, weeping as I peered through the window of the aircraft. I wanted to do something great for God but just didn't seem to have the means to do it. Through a series of life-changing events my eyes were opened to the Scriptures which say that God actually rests and desires that we join him in that rest. As a person at rest in him I am of value.

In contrast to the first six days of creation, on the seventh day God does not speak or work.

Furthermore once I learned to appreciate productive rest, serving God energized me. Rest enabled me to distinguish between God's part and my part of his work on earth. When it comes to service, I have noticed that God won't do my part for me; and I certainly cannot do his part for him. Thus when resting in God precedes working for God, I am better able to rise to the occasion and work as commissioned by him with a much clearer perspective.

"If my life is going to clearly reflect the image of God I am going to have to learn how to rest."

Rest has a higher appeal than satisfying my need for it. Rest is about pleasing God by entering it. God takes pleasure in my rest and calls me to rest as a means of pleasing him and enjoying his delight.

God Bless, Take Rest!