“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late…; for so He gives His beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2 The reasons for not getting enough sleep are many, and some we can’t solve, but the Bible indicates that overwork should not be one of them. Sleep is a gift from God that we should […]
“When He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” Matthew 14:23 Jesus after a busy day of ministry in the region of the Sea of Galilee retreated. He needed time to be alone in the presence of the Father. In this fast-paced, […]
“Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31. After Jesus’ disciples completed a demanding time of ministry, Jesus encouraged them to rest awhile. Jesus heeded His own advice. After a long, busy day of meeting the needs of the multitudes Jesus sought renewal in prayer with His heavenly Father […]
“Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31. After Jesus’ disciples completed a demanding time of ministry, Jesus encouraged them to rest awhile. Jesus heeded His own advice. After a long, busy day of meeting the needs of the multitudes Jesus sought renewal in prayer with His heavenly Father […]
“Take My yoke upon on you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest.” Matthew 11:28. Many people fail to distinguish between the two aspects of rest that Jesus offers in Matthew 11. The one is the free gift of salvation which we cannot earn. The […]