Remember, on day 1 I talked about identifying false satisfaction. Next up was hunger for true satisfaction. So today, let’s talk about resting in lasting satisfaction.

When is the last time you felt rested? Rejuvenated? Revitalized? If those words feel foreign to you in this season of life, it’s not too late to join in or pick right up where you left off and experience rest in God’s lasting satisfaction.

[Psa 37:7 says, “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.” So we are commanded to rest in the Lord! Hallelujah—but don’t try that one on your spouse.

“Honey, I know you asked me to do the dishes, but we’re commanded to rest in the Lord!”
Ok, so let’s get practical. I know that when I hear a sermon, or an exhortation, or a devotion, I want to respond with action! So here’s what we do with this…

First, I want to challenge you to look into this Biblical rest so we can have a strong idea of what it means and be familiar enough with it for it to last. So start off by using Google, using your Bible app, or even flipping to the index in the back of your Bible and search for these things: rest, comfort, trust. You can Google this: “Biblical examples of rest in the Lord,” or something similar. Just make sure you are laying the foundation WITH SCRIPTURE! You might end up in the Psalms or with an encouraging scripture, and that’s the point!

Once we get a better understanding of what Biblical rest, what satisfaction in the Lord looks like, we can get to that place more often. I’ll encourage you to start your day there! As much as I love praying before bed… I’m gonna go there!! If you aren’t starting your day with Jesus, your priorities might be in the wrong place! Ouch! But I’m not going to apologize for that one. The Lord blesses the first fruits, so we can choose to give Him the first of our day, amen?

Ok, so now that we are getting more familiar with this Biblical rest as we enjoy being satisfied by the Lord, how do we make it lasting? Well, the truth is, life is hard! There are going to be ups and downs. What is important here is that we accept God’s grace for us while we deal with the curveballs of life and that we prioritize getting back to that place of rest. We might start our day right, fly off the hinges before lunch, but we need to realize that we can get back under the shadow of His wings before the day is over! Thank the Lord for His grace!

Let’s make sure that we actively choose to shame the devil, seek God’s forgiveness, and walk as we are called to walk. Let’s close with this scripture: [Mat 11:28–29]

28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Will you pray with me?