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What Does the Bible Say About Rest?

Scripture consistently shows that God offers true rest to His people, both in this life and the next.

Scripture on Rest

Matthew 11:28 New Testament
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Exodus 33:14 Old Testament
"The Lord replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'"
Psalm 23:2 Old Testament
"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters."
Isaiah 30:15 Old Testament
"This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: 'In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.'"
Hebrews 4:9-10 New Testament
"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."
The Bottom Line
Our restless souls find their deepest peace in the presence of our loving, sovereign God.
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Pause today to acknowledge your weariness, and invite Jesus to give you His rest.

Prayer

As Jesus said, 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest' (Matthew 11:28).

Heavenly Father, I come to You weary and burdened. The demands of life leave me feeling restless and anxious. But Your Word promises that in Your presence, I can find true rest for my soul. Help me to turn away from the noise and distractions that wear me down, and instead find refuge in the quiet waters of Your peace. May I know the strength that comes from resting in Your sovereign love. In Jesus' name, Amen.

📚 Read Psalm 23 to explore further God's provision of rest and peace for His people.

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