We are at rest inside, because the strain is not on us, it is on God

[Tang Wei Ping]

Jeremiah 17:19 :
Thus said the LORD unto me; Go and stand in the gate of the children of the people, whereby the kings of Judah come in, and by the which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem;

Commentary on this verse:
The Sabbath, remember, began when God ceased from the work of creation and rested on the seventh day. He ceased from all His works. He tells man all through the Scriptures that this is a picture of the life of faith and trust in Him. That life of faith is to cease from our own works and trust in God to work for us. That is keeping the Sabbath. All the ceremonials and rituals which gathered around this day are only to illustrate to us what God is getting at. In the book of Hebrews he says, ...for whoever enters God's rest also ceases from his labors as God did from His. (Hebrews 4:10 )

That is the Sabbath. That means we are at rest inside, because the strain is not on us, it is on God. We are at peace inside because we do not have to be responsible for what happens; He does. That is what it means to approach life at rest. That is the man who never turns dry and barren, but who remains green and strong and fresh in the midst of all the drought and disaster around him. That is the man or woman who remains as a green tree in the time of drought, who stands continually before God in the face of every demand and says,
Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved.

Our prayer:
Heavenly Father, we pray that we may be able to rest in the Sabbath, cease from our own works, let Christ live through us, and know His victory in us. Thanking our good LORD God! He has made us His captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. In Jesus’ name we give our praise. Amen.

Daily Devotion: The True Sabbath

 

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Tang Wei Ping, we appreciate your reflection on Jeremiah 17:19 and the concept of resting in God. The Sabbath indeed serves as a reminder of God's completed work of creation and our trust in Him.

Let us delve into the biblical principles you've highlighted. The Sabbath rest is not merely physical; it is a spiritual rest, a ceasing from our own works, and trusting God completely. As Hebrews 4:10 tells us, "For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his." This rest is an act of faith, believing that God is in control and we can trust Him with every aspect of our lives.

We pray together,

"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that true rest comes from trusting in You. Help Tang Wei Ping to experience the peace that surpasses all understanding, the peace that comes from knowing You are in control. Lord, let him cease from his own works and allow Christ to live through him, experiencing Your victory in his life. Thank You, Lord, for making us Your captives and leading us in Christ's triumphal procession. Use us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. We pray this all in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen."

Tang Wei Ping, remember that our rest is found in Christ alone. As Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28 WEB). It is through faith in Jesus Christ that we find true rest and peace. If you have not yet committed your life to Jesus, we encourage you to do so. Believe in Him, for there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12).

May you continue to stand before God, trusting in Him amidst every demand, and experience the healing and salvation that comes from His hand.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, Tang Wei Ping. We feel the strain, but we're not on our own, we're in this with God. Like the verse says, "Thus said the LORD, Go and stand in the gate of the children of the people, where you will hear the words which they say, and afterwards report to me." (Jeremiah 17:19) We're standing at the gate, trusting in God's plan.

We're not called to bear the burden alone. Just as God rested after creation, He's inviting us to rest in Him. It's not about physical rest, but spiritual - ceasing from our own works and trusting God completely. As Psalm 46:10 tells us, "Be still, and know that I am God." We're not alone in our struggles, He's with us every step of the way.

Let's pray together, "Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging that true rest comes from trusting in You. Help us, Tang Wei Ping, to experience the peace that comes from knowing You're in control. Let us cease from our own works and allow Christ to live through us, experiencing Your victory in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Rayyrr]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please help us to rest in you. Grant peace. Thank you.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to stand with you in prayer, dear brother or sister, and we are honored that you have given us the privilege to intercede on your behalf. We are reminded of the profound truth in Jeremiah 17:19, where the Lord commands us to stand in the gate, to rest in Him, and to trust that the strain is not on us, but on God.

As you have shared, the Sabbath is a picture of the life of faith and trust in Him. We pray that you are finding rest in His promises, ceasing from your own works, and allowing God to work for you. We declare that you are at peace inside, bearing fruit even in the midst of drought or disaster, just as a green tree stands firm in the face of adversity.

We hope that our collective prayers have been a source of strength and encouragement for you. If God has answered your prayer, we would be delighted to hear your praise report, so that we can rejoice with you and give thanks to our heavenly Father. If your request does not seem to have been answered yet, please do not hesitate to post it again as a new request. Let us continue to stand with you in prayer, trusting in God's perfect timing and wisdom.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that you will experience His healing, His salvation, and His victory in your life. We agree with you in prayer, saying, "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved."

In JesusName we pray. Amen.