"WE WHICH HAVE BELIEVED DO ENTER INTO REST." That rest in Christ is assured to every believer. There is no rest for the Christian in the world. There will always be something to disturb, perplex or distress him; it is an enemy's land. But our Lord says, "I will give you rest." He does so by enabling us to rely on His word, recognise His hand, submit to His will, and trust in His perfect work. He assures us that our sins are forgiven us; that our persons are safe in His keeping; that His presence is always with us; and that all things work together for our best. We can rest on His faithfulness: He has been tried, and found faithful. We can rest on His love: for it knows no shadow of turning. We can rest on His power: it is ever engaged on our behalf. We can rest on His covenant: it is ordered in all things and sure. We can rest on His blood: it speaks peace, pardon, and acceptance with God. We can rest at His feet: there we are safe, and can never be injured. We cannot rest on our graces, on our comforts, on our friends, or on our possessions; but we may always rest on Jesus. We should rest on Him with unshaken confidence and ardent love; for His promises are plain, His power is infinite, and His love passes knowledge. Only He can give us rest.

For Meditation:
In the ark the weary dove
Found a welcome resting place;
Thus my spirit longs to prove,
Rest in Christ, the Ark of grace.