The Rewards of Rest

I am enjoying rest from graduate school for a few weeks. Rest is a gift from God. It is a time to relax, reflect, refocus, and renew commitments to fulfilling goals.

The Bible has much to say about rest for God's people.

"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him." ~ Psalm 62:5

"The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble." ~ Proverbs 19:23

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." ~ Matthew 11:28-29

"There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his." ~ Hebrews 4:9-10

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” ~ Revelation 14:13

The Benefits of Being a Child of God

God is my Father - Galatians 1:3-4
Jesus Christ is My LORD and Brother - Romans 5:1; Hebrews 2:10-12
The Holy Spirit is My Counselor and Intercessor - John 14:16; Romans 8:26-27
My Sins are Forgiven - Ephesians 1:7; Revelation 1:5
I am an Heir of God and a Co-Heir with Christ - Romans 8:17
I am a Slave of Righteousness - Romans 6:18
I am in the Kingdom of Light - Colossians 1:12
God Hears My Prayers - 1 Peter 3:12; 1 John 5:14
I have been Raised with Christ and Seated in the Heavenly Realms - Colossians 3:1; Ephesians 2:6
I am a New Creation - 2 Corinthians 5:17
I have Direct Access to God - Ephesians 2:18
I am in the Body of Christ - 1 Corinthians 12:27
I am Part of the Royal Priesthood - 1 Peter 2:9
My Body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:19
I am a Citizen of Heaven - Philippians 3:20
I have Eternal Life - 1 John 5:13