There is a Sabbath Rest for the People of God

Exodus 14-16; Acts 2

“’Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day he gives you bread for two days…’”

Exodus 16:29

“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized…And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”

Acts 2:38

Are we tired of ‘performance Christianity’ where we strive in our own strength to overcome sin and pursue sanctification?

The Sabbath rest of God is God’s gift to us. It is a time when we rest from our labors and put our full reliance on the finished work of Christ on the cross and the power of the Holy Spirit, enabling us to express the life of Jesus. It is normal for those who live with this full reliance on Christ and the Holy Spirit to experience rest. It is normal to hear the voice of the Spirit counseling us through the Word so we know how to live, to lead, and to love. The Sabbath rest of God is operationalized in the life of a Christ-follower through grace and the power of the Holy Spirit; however, many Christians are still seeking this state of inner rest.

Will we call out to the Lord for this rest and fully surrender our sin and self-will to him?

“Lord Jesus, you are my rest. Thank you for your provision, power, and perspective this day, for your glory.”