Our oldest granddaughter, Faith, came in about 11:00 p.m. from Cheerleading Camp completely exhausted. She was tired, didn?t like the camp, and did not think she was enjoying herself at all. From her perspective, at that time of the night, everything was wrong.
Her mother told her to go to bed, get some rest, and she would talk to her about it when she wasn?t so tired and could be more rational in her thinking. The next morning Faith woke up refreshed and ready to go again. When we talked to her at noon she was having a wonderful time.
The physical rest had done wonders for her!
Physical rest is important. Our lives are affected, both spiritually and emotionally, by our physical rest.
But, there is another resting place waiting for us in heaven. Our daily rest in the Lord on this earth extends to an eternal rest that Christ is preparing for all who . . .
"There is a special rest still waiting for the people of God." Hebrews 4:9 (NLT)
Our oldest granddaughter, Faith, came in about 11:00 p.m. from Cheerleading Camp completely exhausted. She was tired, didn?t like the camp, and did not think she was enjoying herself at all. From her perspective, at that time of the night, everything was wrong.
Her mother told her to go to bed, get some rest, and she would talk to her about it when she wasn?t so tired and could be more rational in her thinking. The next morning Faith woke up refreshed and ready to go again. When we talked to her at noon she was having a wonderful time.
The physical rest had done wonders for her!
Physical rest is important. Our lives are affected, both spiritually and emotionally, by our physical rest.
But, there is another resting place waiting for us in heaven. Our daily rest in the Lord on this earth extends to an eternal rest that Christ is preparing for all who love Him and know Him as their Personal Savior.
Thank you, Lord, that we can enjoy daily rest and peace in you. Praise your Holy Name that rest does not end with physical death. Because you died on the cross for our sins we can then traverse into your eternal rest in Heaven.
Melva Cooper, Copyright 2005
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