Hebrews 4:9 - So then, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God
In the healing of the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–16), Jesus knew that the man had been flat on his back, for 38 years, unable to do anything for himself or others, no matter how hard he struggled.
In the case of the woman oppressed with a spirit of infirmity (Luke 13:10–13), Jesus knew that the woman had been bowed over for 18 years. And in that condition, she saw very little that was beautiful in life, only the dusty ground, dirty sandals and bruised feet.
They would have had a very poor sense of self-worth. They must have struggled for so long to get back to their routine, only to be disappointed each time they tried. It was then that Jesus came and extended His offer to turn their situations around. And when they embraced His offer, they received the miracles that they had sought for so long.
You too may have been struggling to get back on your feet, or to lift yourself out of the problem that has painfully weighed you down. You have attempted to do whatever you could, hoping that it would amount to something, but you have been frustrated time and again. God wants you to cease from all your struggling and accept the offer He extends to turn your situation around.
God’s Word says, “There remains a rest for the people of God.” The day you cease from your own labouring and striving, and rest in the work of Christ, will be the day you receive your miracle.
Thought for the day!
God wants you to cease from all your struggling and accept the offer He extends to turn your situation around. Be at peace. Be still and know that He is God. (Ps 46:10; Also see Mt 11:28)
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