It's Time to Rest

Amidst the business of life, there is always a deeper call. One that most of us recognize to some degree, but often put aside not realizing the full importance thereof. It's the call to deeper things in the Father. And more often than not, those deeper things are only attained through laying aside our works to take up His. Many times when we look at this topic we only go as far as the weekly sabbath which God has provided as a time of rest, reflection and recharging to continue walking in all that He has for us. I would like to take it a step further today and talk about the sabbath rest in our lives that comes when we stop pursuing those things that we're not called to, and start moving full steam ahead in the things that we are called to.

Upon salvation, we enter a new kingdom: the Kingdom of God. In so doing, we have changed affiliation, citizenship, teams, families, and any other analogy that you could come up with to represent this revolutionary change. It's obvious to us that once we're saved we now are called to be children of God, but in every house the kids have different personalities, giftings and callings. The question today is what is yours? Are you walking in the calling the Father has for you and living each day toward that, or are you simply living life with the hope of Jesus' return because you're not sure what you should do other than pray, read your Bible, go to church and not sin? Understand, there are basic tenets of faith that we're all called to, but what is it that He is calling you to do specifically? Leave the door open for Holy Spirit to direct you, as the word says, 'into all truth' (John 16:13). With this posture, you'll be able to proceed knowing that each day when you lay your head on the pillow, you've done the things that He's purposed for you to do, and fulfilled another day of your calling. Whether it be simple or more vast than you can imagine right now, tune in to God's station to hear His message for you. Take the time to turn everything else off that would be a distraction so that what He says can ring loud and clear.

The bottom line, let's focus ourselves on being fruitful in our calling this year and not just being busy about life. Only you will know where and what He is calling you to do so keep your spiritual eyes and ears open so you're ready for the message. He loves us and has so much for us, but business and blurred vision can be major detractors from these things. Let's only be busy about the things He has for us to do. Let us realize the power of His word and Spirit and the rest that is to be received in His presence by ceasing from our works (what we want) and taking up His works (what He wants) - (Hebrews 4; esp. v.9-12).

So today, seek to know His purpose for this season of your life if you already haven't. Put down your works and take up His. Fulfill your calling and not what you think are obligations. Allow any blurred vision to become clear and remember, it's time to rest in Him.