Start each day by reading the Scripture. During this reading plan, we’ll then use the summary provided here to guide our discussion around the daily reading.
As God’s people, we can rest in the reality that we have a place in the kingdom of God—not because of our own work, but because of the full and final work of Christ.
Amen
1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. 6 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.” 7 “And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.” – Revelation 22:1-7 Amen
Great analogy;
Ephesians 2 passage using “trespasses” reminded me of a joke my friend made last week. We were talking about sleep deprivation, needing God to supply with energy even though we regularly go towards coffee or tea or sugar to try to help us. We referenced the Lord’s prayer to sustain us “give us our daily bread;” my friend added “and forgive us our SLEEP DEBTS”
Some of us have racked up a lot of sleep debt. I’m not suggesting that God will magically make it go away by praying a modified Lord’s prayer, it’s likely something we have to work on. But like sin, the effects of sleep debt can prevent us from being His workmanship doing His good works. How many times have we been unproductive or lazy or snappy because we’re tired?
Eph. 2:1-10 is probably one of my favorite parts of scripture. We were dead (the greatest poverty) BUT God, who is RICH in mercy…. Made us alive *praise hands*
This whole section is about the work GOD does FOR us. We do nothing but believe and repent. “This is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift”!!
Thank you all for your responses yesterday- maybe the sabbath for moms is more of a mental/spiritual activity rather than a lack of physical activity. Maybe it’s doing something that gets you quiet & helps you listen/build your relationship with the Lord. For me, worship or being creative. I recently started hand embroidery and it is such a calming thing to take my mind off the other mundane daily tasks. For a friend of mine it’s her garden. (Sheesh don’t ask how old we are I promise we are young moms! Lol) Find what gifts or treasure or talents the Lord has blessed you with and invite Him to do them with you, sounds like restful sabbath behavior to me!! He would be honored :)
It’s hard to imagine I already have my heavenly home because what a great blessing it is. I see so many ways I could do better and live more holy for God- trusting and resting in him. Thank you God for already knowing my heart and loving me enough to make the way.
So thankful that Jesus did the work for us so we could REST in His victory! <3 Our souls are at peace knowing we will spend eternity with our Father
Thank you Jesus for Your gift of Grace! Lord, prompt my heart to remember and rest. In Jesus name, Amen