So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Hebrews 4:9
When is the this ‘rest’ that God promised, the Sabbath rest? It’s a reference, primarily, to my eternal rest. I will work as Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden. Like it was for them, the work will not be accompanied by frustration, failure, fatigue, even financial restrictions. I can’t even conceive of what happy labor might be without the influence of the Fall.
Frustration: There will be nothing to frustrate the work; criticism from others, abusive power, lack of resources, disharmony with other workers. This eternal work will be accompanied by encouragement and complete harmony.
Failure: There will be no such thing as failure. I will be like Jesus. Whatever ability I need, I will possess. Knowledge and skill will be innate. I will see closure wherever I invest my time.
Fatigue: There will be no weariness. With no stress, and with a glorified body, I will have an endless supply of energy. I will work joyfully without limits.
Financial Restrictions: Everything resource I need to work at peak capacity will be available to me. It will be excessive because God is generous and is the Giver of all good things.
But even now, there can be tastes of the Sabbath rest to come. How can that be if I live in a Fallen world? Because Paradise has been restored internally. I am at peace with God. In the Spirit, I am one with Perfection.
Frustration: Whatever angst I feel has a release when I offer it up in prayer. His grace is mine to offset the intensity. Peace is mine to replace striving.
Failure: When I fail and condemn myself, others may glory in my shame. God wants me to know that this need not weigh me down. If I gave something my good faith effort, I need only draw near to Him in prayer to hear ‘Well done.’ If I’ve pleased the King of Kings, there is rest in His favor.
Fatigue: I do get weary. He leads me to green pastures. I do get depleted. He restores my soul.
Financial Restrictions: In the review of my life, I can be tormented by the limits caused by financial restrictions. Perhaps I couldn’t finish college. Perhaps I couldn’t raise the capital to start the business of my dreams. Perhaps I went bankrupt due to poor financial choices or the betrayal of a business partner. I can be confident that, in this life, I will achieve God’s best for me on Earth as I look to Him to be my Provider. He is sovereign and loving even when I perceive He may be withholding. Trusting his character is tested here but my faith can prove sterling when I ask for supernatural help. His Word provides faith. His Spirit provides insight.
Lord, I want everything that can be mine in you – now. But I am also strengthened by everything to come. How you love Your children! Amen
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