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Friends, greetings in Jesus Name. Today I will be sharing with you what I title, “Entering Into God’s Rest”. Today, many do not know or understand the word “Rest”. They labour all day long and toil all through the week to make ends meet that never meets. They’re always in a work mode, hustling, pushing so hard without rest, and exerting themselves to a breaking point. Encouraging His disciples, Jesus said to them, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). Really, when you tune-in to heaven’s frequency, and receive fresh word from God, it doesn’t matter what the raging situation or circumstance around you – be it famine, lack, health challenge, or whatsoever – you will definitely be at rest. Why? Because the Almighty God has spoken (Isaiah 55:11; Numbers 23:19). God wants you and I to understand that in the midst of a workaholic and restless society that we have found ourselves today, where people have no time for each other, family and fellowship with God, there is a better way to live. Sometime ago, God began dealing with me regarding exerting my own strength to make things happen. Overtime, I realized that the more I labour – hoping that my ideas, mental calculations, and connections – will make it work, the more frustrated I became (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Then I kept asking myself: But I have done everything humanly possible to achieve results, so why are things not working as I expected?

The Bible says, “For whom the Lord loves He chastens” (Hebrew 12:6). I learnt a valuable lesson from my experience to never think I know what to do regarding any situation without seeking God’s counsel. Yes, the secret things belong to the Lord (Deuteronomy 29:29). And when you truly call upon Him, He reveals things to you that you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3). We live in a complex world full of evil and governed by spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:10-18). Therefore, we can only succeed and be at rest by partnering with our Maker. A life of isolation from God is a disaster. Jesus declares, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:1-5).

Hear me, the Lord wants us to enter into His rest. That means, to recognize that He is in charge and in control over every situation pertaining to our lives, and then rest in His presence without any form of worry or anxiety (Matthew 6:25-33). Jesus said, “Come unto me all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). I heard a story of a young man who was going through some challenges. One day while walking by a street, he came across a huge gate with his name written boldly on it. Wondering what that could be, he decided to open the gate. He held the handle and kept pushing, but the gate refused to open. Just beside the gate was an old man sitting and watching his fruitless efforts. Then the old man said to him: “Boy! Pay attention to what is written on the gate”. Rather than listen to the elderly man, he kept pushing the gate until he became exhausted. It was at this point he decided to try the old man’s counsel. On the gate was written: “Do not Push, just Pull”. Unfortunately, this is a sad situation many people find themselves in today. Instead of following the instruction by pulling, they keep pushing in vain. The Bible says, “For by strength shall no man prevail” (1 Samuel 2:9). And Proverbs 4:20 says, “My son, attend to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.” You see, God designed man to have rest on all sides without struggles.

According to Pastor Rick Joyner, “Because man was created at the end of the sixth day, his first full day was the seventh day of creation, the day God rested.” Meaning, God ushered man into His rest. God ensured that creation was ready before the emergence of man on earth. Why? God didn’t want man to be created when the earth was still void and without form. He ensured that the sun, the moon, the star, the animals and plants were all made, so that man will have uninterrupted fellowship with Him. God’s desire for you and me is to enjoy life in abundance and be at peace (John 10:10). But you must pay attention to His words. It’s a continual crisis living a life that’s disconnected from God. Such life will be full of fear, no peace, no rest, and in continual apprehension as we can see today. Remember, God has all the answers, including the inflation and famine many are experiencing today. As Genesis 18:14 says, “Is anything too hard for the Lord.” Really, “With God all things are Possible” (Luke 1:37). Now, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). Hallelujah! Have a Blessed and Fantastic week. With love, Elvis!