Jesus: Our Active Rest
Greater Than: A Study in Hebrews • Sermon • Submitted
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· 3 viewsWhen we define rest, our definition is centered around a temporary feeling or state of being. This view stands in conflict with the biblical definition of rest. The Lord promises His people rest found only in Him. This rest is not centered on a temporary feeling or state of being but is found in God alone. This rest is the peace and limitless strength of serving God through the strength and power of Jesus Christ. This rest is found doing work in partnership with Christ as opposed to not doing work. This is the rest that the Lord promises and it is far more restful than a weekend on the couch.
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The Reason For Rest
The Reason For Rest
So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief.
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.
Hebrews 3
The Israelites did not enter the Lord’s rest as a result of their disobedience and unbelief. They could not believe that the Lord would do what He had said. THis led to disobedience as they responded out of fear and not faith.
It is in fear that our faith is not rooted in the same manner as the Israelites that we are to build one another up and be honest with ourselves about whether or not we believe.
For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.
Many of us have sought to white knuckle ourselves into looking right on the outside. In the desire to look as if we are in the place of rest, we have cleverly designed facades and placed ourselves on pedestools or hidden behind our good deeds. Noe of this helps though to make right the soul. The inside is still stained with disbelief.
This mentality is the continuation of the same sin that led to their unrest. True protection only comes as we allow the word to be laid over our lives. We can not read the word like the newspaper.
Hebrews 4:12-
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:12-1
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Real rest begins as we recognize that it is not possible apart from God. Then we must link ourselves to God. We must bare ourselves before Him because everything that we hold on to will lead us out of rest.
We must become yoked with Christ