Sabbath Rest

“Real Sabbath, the kind that empties and fills us, depends on complete confidence and trust. And confidence and trust like that are rooted in the deep conviction that God is good and God is Sovereign.”  Mark Buchanan

The practice of applying the sovereignty of God to all situations is what enables us to experience physical, mental and spiritual rest.  It seems as though when we rehearse our problems over and over in our minds, anticipating what might happen the problems grow and take on a life of their own. But when we rehearse God’s greatness and remember who He is and all He has done for us in Christ the problems shrink to their right portion.

So as I pray for rain and for the political issues of our nation I begin by remembering “God has established His throne in the heavens and His sovereignty rules over all.” Ps 103 and “Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love.” Ps 62 and hope begins to grow, and rest begins to seep in and I am emptied of self and filled with God by the power of the Holy Spirit.    

I hope and pray you are enjoying real Sabbath Rest today.