Hebrews 4:9-11 Our Sabbath comes from God

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11  9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.

Observation:  We get our Sabbath rest from God.  Rest is for God's people.  We are His people.  When we rest, we are also to rest from work.  Not having rest = disobedience.  Others could perish as a result of our poor example.  Yikes!

Application:  Verse 11 is the action.  I need to make every effort to rest.  Entering into God’s rest is purposeful. 

Prayer:  Lord, thank you for calling me to rest.  I realize I am stronger and able to persevere longer when I have intervals of rest.  I am blessed to be with you, resting in you.  Lord, I am not worthy of your love.  You overwhelm me.  

Matthew 7:13-14 The narrow gate and path

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14   13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Observation:  The road is narrow and the gate is small.  Jesus tells us to enter through the narrow gate and it is hard to find.

Application:  I need to look for the narrow gate. It is the harder gate, more difficult.  I need to be purposeful at finding it each day, minute, second. 

Prayer:  Lord help me to always be focused on you.  Forgive me for the many distractions I let in.  I want to be with you on the narrow path.   I want to walk your path of life, no matter how narrow.  Help me Lord to see the path you have for me.  Thank you Lord for loving me so much that you came to this earth, died for me, and rose again.  It is hard for me to comprehend how great it your love for me.