Todays Turning Point Friday, March 28 Scheduling Rest For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 In the desert Jesus withstood intense temptation. Three times the devil enticed Him to sin, but Jesus responded with the power of Gods truth. When Jesus had successfully overcome the temptations, angels came and ministered to Him. The word ministered in the New Testament language carries with it the idea of spreading out a table of nourishment and strength. The ordeal Jesus faced was followed by peace and refreshment. Throughout Jesus ministry, He took time away from the crowds and even His disciples to pray by Himself. Jesus modeled the importance of not only serving God with our actions but of being still and drawing close to God to renew our souls. If we rush forward, forgetting to rest, we may miss the very guidance and encouragement God wants to give us to face upcoming challenges. God alone knows our deepest needs and the difficult circumstances we may be facing. In the coming days, lets set aside time to get away, as Jesus did, to rest in Gods presence and allow Him to nourish and strengthen us with His Word. Rest time is not waste time. It is economy to gather fresh strength.... It is wisdom to take occasional furlough. In the long run, we shall do more by sometimes doing less. Charles H. Spurgeon
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:22:57 +0000
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