Find Rest

The word rest just sounds marvelous, don't you agree? Whether it's a week-away from the routine or finally sitting down at the end of a long productive day - yes, rest is welcomed! God's people needed a respite from the crossing of the Red Sea and the bitter waters of Marah and God provided a place of refreshing rest at a place called Elim. "Then they came to Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters." (Exodus 15:27 NASB). An oasis in the harsh wilderness! Elim is a beautiful picture of tangible rest but we now have a spiritual rest beyond what is tangible. Jesus said, "Come to Me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28 ESV). God fully knows our needs and has fully provided in The Person of His Son, Jesus. He is the The One to Whom we hold fast - The One and Only in Whom complete and perfect rest is found. So how are you resting - in Jesus, or are you weary in striving to find true rest for your soul? The answer is simple - come to Jesus and in Him ... find rest.