‘THERE IS NO PEACE UNTO THE WICKED." Neither is there any rest. The sinner is a very pitiable person. He is restless, without a firm foundation, wandering about with natural desire, in constant unease and agitation. To him our Lord says, "Come unto me, and I will give you rest." The believer has accepted this invitation, and has found rest; but he is often lured away by temptations, worldly cares, and unbelief; and then he becomes restless again. Beloved, you are called to rest, not in your natural talents, attainments, or enjoyments, but to rest in the Lord. Rest in the will of God, for whatever He wills is for your good, your highest good: "this is the will of God, even your sanctification." Rest in the love of God, and often meditate on the words of Jesus on this point, "Thou hast loved them, as Thou hast loved me." Rest in the mercy of God, from which flows endless streams of blessings for your supply. Rest in the word of God, for it is true, immutable, and pledges Him to do you good. Rest in the relation thy God fills to thee: He is thy Father, kind, careful, wise, and ever present. Rest in the Lord as He is manifested in Jesus, thy God in covenant, working all things after the counsel of His own will.

For Meditation:
Safe in the Lord His saints may rest,
And calmly wait His will;
Though poor and tried they yet are blest,
Their God is gracious still.