For unto us was the Gospel preached as also unto them: but the word that they heard, profited not them, because it was not mixed with faith in those that heard it. For we which have believed, do enter into rest. -Hebrews 4:2-3
The Bible is full of practical instruction and familiar phrases, but the words have little effect if they are not absorbed with faith. Many will read the words of a psalm knowing there is some good thing contained in the verses, but they’ll come away still hard-hearted.
Rest comes from being content with what God’s given us, whether it’s plenteous riches or a heap of tribulation, or anything in between. True contentedness comes by faith that the Lord is our redeemer and our strength in all situations.
If you are not content, try setting your own will aside and seeking the Lord’s will through prayer and the studying of scripture. Tune your senses to detect God’s intentions for your life and then submit yourself to them.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. -Proverbs 14:12
When you meditate, let it not be in the transcendental sense, but read through the scriptures line by line and rest your thoughts upon the Word of God.
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. -Hebrews 4:9
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