7 Sermons Tagged "Rest"

Even when trying to do God's work, like sharing the Gospel with our friends and neighbors, we can find ourselves wondering why God did not cause it to work out the way we thought was right. We look at the prophet Elijah's experience when he became frustrated after his efforts in Israel appeared to be failing for guidance with our own endeavors.

Jesus had compassion on the crowds of people who followed him and his disciples when they were trying to rest. Even though the people were primarily Jewish and considered themselves to be God's "chosen people," they were like sheep without a shepherd, and Jesus had compassion on them.

God often puts hardship in our lives, and, just like Job, we often can't help but wonder why. As Christians we must remember that God works all things for our good. One such way he does this is by using hardships to help us remember that our lives in this sinful world are temporary, and that we will spend eternity with God in Heaven.

When Martin Luther wrote his explanation for the Third Commandment ("Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy") he explained: "We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching nor His Word, but gladly hear, learn, and obey it."

Rest from spiritual and physical labors; Rest we hurry to busy ourselves in; Rest won by the High Priest that we confess.

He gives you rest, comfort, and His prosperity.