As we continued the Hebrew sermon series this past Sunday, we looked at what it truly means to rest in Jesus. From Hebrews 3 and 4, we learned that our need for rest has less to do with our physical condition and more to do with the eternal condition of our souls. Our invitation to rest in Jesus is the hope of the Gospel. Those who believe the Gospel share in Christ's performance on their behalf. His faithfulness and worthiness become ours by faith. Because we believe, we are considered faithful and worthy, giving us a permanent rest from trying to earn God's favor by works. As we rest physically, we are reflecting the greater reality that we have come to rest eternally in Jesus.
Do you see your personal rest as a testimony to the greater reality that you have been invited to rest eternally in Christ? Have you come to the place in your life where you truly rest in Jesus's performance on your behalf?
