Sometimes He is calling
To quicken our pace
As we press towards the goal
Of our heavenly race
Other days He just asks
That we linger and rest
And to walk by His side
Through the shadow of death
Then to us comes the hour
In His almighty plan
That we march into battle
Underneath His command
Lifting high shields of faith
Quenching fiery brands
Drawing the Spirit’s sharp sword
And on His promises stand!
What we welcomed in our front door in April with a rush is now sliding quietly out the back door like a thief. I had forgotten till this morning how wonderful and comforting the leaves that dressed the trees. Thank you God for your gifts both and eternal!
Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together
Psalms 98:8 ESV
We Protestants are often pointing out the second commandment but are quite short on remembering the fourth. The phrase “Protestant work ethic” has come down through the years for a reason. We are big on work but sadly short on rest.
When a visitor appears in our church we often show them all the ministries they can be involved with almost like inviting them to apply for a job. It is easy for us as we rush through our busy lives to forget that the first twelve apostles left their work to follow Jesus. Jesus never said, “Come follow me because I have a job for you!” What we need to do is to offer rest to those around us wearied by the task master of this world. God Himself rested on the Sabbath day and He made it Holy. He has given it to us as a gift not a demand. Which of us will pause long enough between all the things we are persuaded we have to do in order to open His gift to us this weekend. Be blessed. and rest for a while with Jesus!
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