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THE BENEFICIARIES OF ETERNAL REST
FRIDAY, JULY 26
Hebrews 4:1-8
John 14:1-4
“And whither I go ye know,
and the way ye know.”
THE BENEFICIARIES OF ETERNAL REST
Joshua and Caleb and those of the younger generation were the immediate beneficiaries. They took the word of God by faith and the Lord is always faithful to fulfil His promises. All who believe will enter into that rest. This is the promise in verse 3, “For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.”
The assurance that the Lord gives is sufficient and all He promises will come to pass. The seventh day which God rested after creation is a picture of that rest. It is descriptive of trouble-free rest. It will be a time of full enjoyment of the glories of heaven. The entrance to that rest is still open. When the Lord Jesus Christ was on earth, He had promised that He was going to prepare a place for believers in Him and would return to take them to Himself.
The entry to God’s rest is associated with the response to the preaching of God’s Word. The church is constituted as a divine institution to teach and preach the Word of God. This comes through the regular worship service and Bible classes. Open-air and house-to-house evangelism are also used to bring the message to those who have not heard it. The mass media today has advanced so much. If used rightly, it will help greatly in publicising the gospel. It will give many people the opportunity to hear the gospel and when they believe they have hope of that eternal rest.
THOUGHT: “In my Father’s house are many mansions …” (John 14:2).
PRAYER: Father, help me look forward to those mansions above.