Rest

"Let's make every effort to enter that rest," Hebrews 4:11.

What rest? God's rest. What does that mean? It means going to heaven after you die, so to speak. Life forever with God and Jesus and all the people of obedient faith who ever have lived. God began that rest when he finished creating the whole universe. Deep satisfaction for good work. God invites people to faith. He invites faithful people to press on obedient to his Word. God opens his rest to any who listen to the good news of Jesus. And God warns sternly against disobedience that bars entrance. So when does God open his rest? Today. As long as Today is. Hear God's voice. Today. Every effort.

With a brother or sister, today, we do hear God's voice calling us to faithful service in the gospel. And, together in thanksgiving, we follow God's faithful voice leading us ever graciously into his rest.