Friday, September 13, 2013

In Search Of Rest

My Utmost For His Highest
 
“It is only after we have begun to experience what salvation really means that we surrender our will to Jesus for rest.
 
The surrender here is of myself to Jesus, with His rest at the heart of my being. He says, “If you want to be My disciple, you must give up your right to yourself to Me."
 
True surrender is a matter of being “united together [with Jesus] in the likeness of His death” (Romans 6:5) until nothing ever appeals to you that did not appeal to Him.” CHAMBERS
 
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  Whatever it is that you might be struggling with .. Jesus can give you “rest” in it.  You know that rest that I am talking about … you have just driven through a horrific storm … you get safely home … kick your shoes off …. And sit down in a very comfortable chair with your feet up … your mind clears … your heart rate slows … there is nothing that is concerning you … Oh there is plenty going on to cause concern .. if Jesus was not on your side … it is like the problems are outside and they can’t get to you .. try as they might …
 
Matthew 11:28-30 “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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
 
“Lean on Jesus cause you’re not strong .. He’ll be your Friend .. He will help you carry on … Cause, it won’t be long till you’re gonna need somebody to lean on. You just call on Him Brother when you need a hand … We all need somebody to lean on ….Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend [in Jesus]?"
 
Bondye Beni Ou (God Bless You)

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