There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.Hebrews 4:9
In the healing of the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–16), Jesus knew that for 38 years, the man had been flat on his back, unable to do anything for himself or others, no matter how hard he struggled.
In the case of the woman oppressed with a spirit of infirmity (Luke 13:10–13), Jesus knew that the woman had been bowed over for 18 years. And in that condition, she saw very little that was beautiful in life, only the dusty ground, dirty sandals and bruised feet.
What about the man with a withered hand? (Luke 6:6–10) Jesus knew from His carpenter days how a useless hand could have easily given the man a very poor sense of self-worth.
I believe that all three of them must have struggled for so long to get back on their feet, to try to lift themselves up, to attempt to do something about their situations, only to be disappointed each time they failed. In fact, they got so frustrated with striving to get better that by the time they met Jesus, they had probably given up trying to change their situations.
It was then that Jesus came and extended His offer to turn their situations around. And when they embraced His offer, they received the miracles that they had sought for so long.
You too may have been struggling to get back on your feet, or to lift yourself out of the problem that has sorely weighed you down. You have attempted to do whatever you could, hoping that it would amount to something, but you have been frustrated time and again. My friend, God wants you to cease from all your struggling and accept the offer He extends to turn your situation around.
It is no coincidence that all three of them received their miracles on the Sabbath, the day of rest for the Jews. God’s Word says, “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” The day you cease from your own laboring and striving, and rest in the finished work of Christ, is the day you receive your miracle.
Jesus has done all the work. Whatever you need has been provided for at the cross. So just be at rest and receive your miracle!
Thought For The Day
God wants you to cease from all your struggling and accept the offer He extends to turn your situation around.
I feel like giving up. I have done all I know to do & my faith has been rewarded w/failure & disappointment. This post has given me hope & I await God’s miracle in my life & situation.
I feel your pain with this one seistr! Remembering that Satans goal is to steal, kill, and destroy, I have learned that I have to shut down the whispers from the enemy!! Walk in faith daily and remember I am a new creature in him. Once I have asked for forgiveness my sin is as far as the east is from the west!!!
Amen ooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Amen
Thank God im at His rest and Hes working out things for my success.
Amen & thank u pst. JP
Thank u lord Jesus i see 2012 as the year of getting the results i am ready nw father to receive my miracles. Thank u Lord Jesus.
Whiles I was reading this message I began to experience a healing I have been hoping for. For several several years I have been overwhelmed by stress, and as I was reading the message the spirit of God took over my whole body and even as I’m writing this testimony a miracle is taking place in my whole being. Praise God, God’s rest is happening to me! Thank you Jesus, and God bless you, Pastor Joseph!
Amen!Hallelujah,God is good all the time…Grace and Peace to all…..
May God help me to rest as He does whatever my situation needs. God help my unbelief.
I receieve your offer of rest oh God! Thank you Jesus for finished work on my behalf. Amen
I’m in a bad situation and now I choose to rest from my labor and let God work on my behalf. Thank you Lord for the finished work on Calvary. My marital problems are in your hands.
God is so good ,he is awesome..If U would put ur trust in hoim and not man he will show himself faithfull..El Shaddai God,Prince of Peace…God is Love..!!
God sent Jesus to take away God’s wrath. He wants us all to enjoy the kingdom in wholeness.
Thank you Jesus for giving me your rest and carrying my burdens.
THY WORD! Thanks for this message
Thanks Lord for everything you did in my life.
got inspired by this msg thanks a lot
Awesome Father – amazing grace. I am humbled by Your love. Thank you my Savior and my God.
God has plaecd eternity in our hearts. There’s a longing in me to dwell in the house of the Lord forever . Thanks for starting my day off with an eternal perspective. Love you.