Resting and Trusting
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I once heard it said that the greatest weapon of our warfare is rest. It is living from a place of complete trust in God. When we are struggling and are going through times of trial and tribulation, we must enter into God’s rest because nothing will get us through those times better than resting in God. In truth, we are commanded to rest in God and the finished work of Jesus Christ.
It’s a spiritual rest that comes by faith. It’s a faith that believes and knows that Jesus has already won the battle, made a spectacle of the enemy and destroyed all his works (1 John 3:8). Resting in God means to have absolute trust and confidence in His care for you, knowing that He will supply all your needs, and that He is more than enough for you.
When we truly understand the finished work of Jesus at the cross, we will be able to enter more deeply into rest and gain a perspective greater than our eyes can see and louder than our ears have heard.
There is a level of intimacy with God that we can come into that brings us into such a deep place within Him and into His fullness that kindles a response from us which says, “Lord, I enter into You, and in this season of my life, in my hurt and in my pain, I will enter into rest; knowing, that YOU know…and recognizing that You hold all things in your hand; my life, my circumstances, my family, and in this darkness, You are here with me.”
The truth is, that the battle belongs to the Lord. So, in giving our battles to Him, and laying them at the foot of the cross, we are entering into rest. Taking upon His yolk, which is easy, and His burden, which is light, we are choosing to enter into rest. We must yield even our emotions, our thoughts and the wrestle within ourselves to hold onto hurts and struggles and give them over to the One Who has redeemed us. He has bought our souls with a price, bringing us from affliction into wholeness and trading our ashes for beauty. He has given us the garment of praise for oppression. As we yield, we enter into His rest.
It is then that we can then truly say as Horatio Spafford did when he lost his four daughters at sea, “It is Well with my Soul”. What a beautiful hymn to come out of such suffering. He had an understanding of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ at the cross that we must all embrace and the choosing of entering into rest.
Enter into His rest.
Take some time now, remove all distractions, and pour yourself out, giving all those things that are at the present time disturbing you, to God. Enter into Him, and as you do, you will with greater confidence and assurance, know, that God is holding you, knows and sees all things, and has already worked it out for your good and for your benefit.
Heavenly Father, I come and enter deep into You. I choose to enter into the rest You have given me through the blood of Your Son Jesus. I give you my hurts and my sorrow, my grief and all those things that have been holding me down. I lay them at your feet and at the foot of the cross, and I choose to enter into Your rest. Let me feel Your presence here in this place and may I know You more deeply and trust You greater than before. Amen.
Questions: Do you totally trust God that He can and will take care of you? Take some time and remove all distractions, and pour yourself out, giving all those things that are at the present time disturbing you, to God. Then tell Him that you know He has already worked it out for your good and for your benefit.
About the Author Brigitte Straub
This was beautiful and EXACTLY what I needed to remind me of God’s power to heal. Whoever you are…THANK YOU!
I just read this and what a wonderful devotional. I had a day that I can honestly say if it had not been for HIM I would not have made it. There was a time in my life where I would have soooooooooo stressed out my neck would have hurt tremendously and my shoulders would have been on fire. But because of HIS mercy and grace I survived. One of my absolute favorite scriptures I Peter 5:7 and I do cast my cares. I pick my battles and GOD handles all of them. So I don’t take credit that I accomplished any of the battles but only with HIS help.
All days that HE gives us are good some are better than others but all are good with HIS mercy and grace.
Be blessed everyone and only depend on HIM.
This is a good devotional. I try to remember to be still before the Lord everyday. Sometimes that is very difficult, because my mind wants to think all the time. And what am I thinking about? either the past, or the future. It is hard to be fully present. Meditation is so important to just be with God. I take a Yoga class, and I use that time to try and focus on just being in God’s presence, as I am going through my different exercises. Breath and be with God. As I practice my breathing, I am breathing in the Love of God and exhaling all of my worries and anxieties. When I am driving to work, I am also trying to use that time to just be in the presence of God. If the HS moves me to talk to Him, I do, but just being with him and knowing he is God. That really takes discipline to just Be with God. Another way I enjoy being with God, is to journal my devotions and prayers to God. That technique helps me be more focused on my prayer time with God. It is not easy to take time to be with God, as I seem to enjoy more doing something than just meditating. But when I do take the time, I feel much more peaceful and not so easily stress out. Thanks for this devotional. I am going to print it out and reread as a reminder. And thanks Lord for the reminder that you desire my focus on being with You.
“Be still and know I am God” Psalm 46:10
I have this written in my daily prayer sheet. It seems to simple, but so often we are caught up in on our daily routines and busy lives it is a challenge to do so. Because of my disablility, God has given me opportunity to be still . . . to rest in the Lord. When I had my stroke almost 9 years ago, a good Christian friend told me to sit at the feet of Jesus . . . like this devotional said. . . to rest in the Lord. Today’s devotional is such confirmation! I feel so much better and function better when I take time in the day to rest in the Lord. Often I will read my bible and have my prayer time and lots of time I will even fall asleep. It used to bother me that I fell asleep before the Lord, but then I realized that was part of my “resting” in the Lord. That is when He can “talk” to me. Blessings to all of you. Proverbs 3:5 & 6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
I was just replying to a friend concerning this – simply resting in God as tomorrow she has a liver ultrasound. Thanks for the wonderful timing as now I can forward this devotional onto her as well…God Bless
This is the most amazing devotional I have ever read. What a wonderful way to start my day. Thank you so much.
I love the idea of resting in God! So many times throughout my day, I am rushing around and not allowing God to enter into my day. So today, even while driving the carpool, or while working, I will think of ways that I can pause to rest in God. Thank you!
God Bless You, Brigitte, I needed these words today! They were like water to a thirsty soul. I often need to be reminded to trust completely in God for my care. I can have faith to move mountains for someone else, but, when it comes to my situations, I find myself anxious when under trial. Right now, I am in a very huge trial financially and emotionally, and my faith is being stretched to the MAX.The battle is the Lord’s and in that I can lay down the burdens, a welcome relief! I plan on copying this devo to read when I am feeling “unrest” and to remind myself to trust, rest, and……breathe!
Hello, This is message was truly for me. I too was praying to let God fight my battles. I being the flesh wanted to act on something I was supposed to have put in God’s hand, but I kept praying for a Word to confirm, my being still and trusting Him to work it out for me. This devotional today is my confirmation. I thank God for this devotional minstry.
Good Morning Brigitte! In the shower this morning, I was literally praying, and saying the battle is Yours, Lord. I know it has already been won! I have an improtant meeting today that I need to leave at the Lord’s feet….resting in the fact that it WILL be fine…because He is in control! Thank you for allowing God to minister to myself and others through your devotionals!