Therefore, since the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. – (Romans 4:1)
Though these words were originally written to the Jewish Christians who were likely in danger of turning back from their promised rest in Christ, due to the difficulty of the present reality that was clouding their perspective, we too, can listen and heed the advice. For all who call on His Name and trust in Him, the promise of entering Christ’s eternal rest remains. Though we all fall short, for each of us are sinful and broken, yet in Christ, if we choose to trust Him and persevere in His presence, we can overcome our current circumstances and carry on into the call that He has placed on our lives, and remember that the Lord’s promise is for us, and He shall give us rest.
When we are in Christ,
there is promised rest;
for He knows our needs,
and His ways are best.
No matter what comes,
His promises stand;
our future glory,
secure in His hand.
So let us beware,
to not fall away;
let not life’s troubles,
lead our hearts astray.
Hold fast to the truth,
and let us each run;
He’ll strengthen our hearts,
our great Holy One.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You promise us Your rest, both in our present places, and into eternity. Thank You that in You, we are forgiven and granted the strength to press on and persevere on the path to which You have called us to travel. Forgive us for our lack of fortitude in the fight, when weariness overwhelms us, and teach us to trust You more, so that we will depend on You in such a way, that we bring everything to You as it comes. Lead us to love others with the same relentless and selfless love that You give to us, and may many come into a lasting relationship with You as a result. Be glorified O God, as we hold fast to Your promises and receive the rest that You readily grant us. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence. – Acts 2:28
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