As I compiled RESTNotes, the devotional guide to my book, Words That Change Everything, other commitments and obligations kept getting in the way.
Plus, I was exhausted because I had just completed my book. And that process birthed more challenges than I’d like to admit.
Also, my husband, Dan, had just retired. And I was ready for some REST and time off too.
Lord, I’ll never keep up with all my commitments!
I thought of the story in Matthew where the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. After that trial, “the devil left him, and angels came and attended him” (Matt. 4:11 niv).
Even Jesus grew weary in his battles. And he called on his heavenly Father to give him the words to defeat his accuser. But he also experienced the spiritual comfort provided by his Father.
I’m thankful that I can trust the Lord to provide that same kind of comfort for me.
All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too. (2 Cor. 1:3–5 The Message)
Red Flags
Where do you go for REST when you’re tired or worried? What do you tend to turn to for comfort?
GraceTalk
What promises from God’s Word have helped you as you have stepped out in faith to trust the Lord?
Reflection
Consider some of the times you trusted God with an impossible situation. Describe the dates and details?
This excerpt taken from my eBook, RESTNotes. Be sure to get your FREE copy today!
