August 20 God’s Rest Area Psalm 37:7
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” (Psalm 37:7)
Every day brings new and intense challenges along this journey of life! Satan and his minions are constantly attacking our every move and attempting to create chaos and placing stumbling blocks in our path! There are times when we MUST Stop and Rest! Taking a moment to reflect and to regroup and to retool and re-arm is necessary if we are to be ready to take on Satan and his assaults! It has been one of the most challenging tasks for me! The idea of stopping and resting and reflecting and praying and simply focusing on God and His promises for a better tomorrow, has come slowly for me! I have always thought that I needed to be “doing” something for the Lord, however, being prepared to share His Love, and to promote His Promises, it requires me to be at my best, and being worn out and weary is a great position for Satan to attack! Resting is required! Focusing is necessary! Matthew 11:28-30 gives us a beautiful promise, when it instructs us to: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” On those days when I feel that I must “work” for the Lord, and I am so weary that I have lost my focus, and the “Joy,” in service to God, is nowhere to be found, I understand the necessity to STOP, DROP, PRAY and to RE-FOCUS my efforts and allegiance to Almighty God! When I attempt to “do it on my own,” and realize that I am not physically, spiritually, or mentally prepared to handle the load, I realize the need to “Take on His Yoke and Allow Him to give me the True Rest that is needed to Serve Him with Gladness and to be what He expects me to be! So many times, fellow servants of God will tell me to take time to rest, and I am so grateful for their love and concern.” The common statement is true: “You can’t help others when you are not okay!” On this journey of life, take time to stop by God’s Rest Area to re-group, re-tool, re-focus and to allow Him to Energize you, both Physically and Spiritually! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…. THE BEST IS YET TO BE!