1. God gives rest

2. “Looking to God as our source and provider”
Rest
“Looking to God as our source and provider”

3. Is rest good?
Gen. 2:2-3 “On the 7th day He rested from all his work. Then God blessed the 7th day and made it holy. Because on it He rested from all the work of creating that he had done.”

4. Is rest good?
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. On it you shall not do any work. He rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” Ex. 6:8-11

5. Did Jesus ever rest?
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35

6. Did Jesus ever rest? “Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:15-16

7. Did Jesus ever rest?
“It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. And when day came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles:” Luke 6:12-13

8. Did Jesus ever rest?
“Because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31

9. Is it ok to plan a special time of rest in our lives?

10. Yes, It is ok to plan special times of rest in our lives

18. Where does our rest come from?
Psalm 62:1-2 My soul finds rest in God alone.
Math. 11:28 Come to me and I will give you rest.
Exodus 33:14 The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

19. How do we get rest?

20. God says to you….
“I BACK U Up”

21. I. I AM the LORD: Be still and know that I. am God
I I AM the LORD: Be still and know that I am God. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Psalm 46:10, Exodus 14:14

22. B Believe: True rest comes only by believing in Jesus Christ.
They did not enter my rest because of their unbelief. Hebrews 3:18-19

23. A Abide: Only by abiding in Christ can we do any real good.
If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5

24. C Contentment: Brings joy and a thankful heart each day.
Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it then a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1

25. K Kingdom: God already knows all of my every day needs.
Seek First His Kingdom and all these things will be added to you as well Matthew 6:33

26. U U are only responsible to do your part- others will do theirs.
God has placed the parts of the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be. I Corinthians 12:18

27. U Understanding: God’s Understanding of life gives peace.
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:21-24

28. P Patience: When I am patient, God is still working.
Be still. Be patient. Wait for the LORD to act. Don't be upset when other people succeed. Psalm 37:7

29. How do we respond when our rest is taken away?

31. It’s ok to make special plans for rest, but even then, know that….
Matthew 14:13-36
Jesus Tried to get away
Three different people groups filled with needs followed Him.
Jesus loved and cared for them all
It’s ok to make special plans for rest, but even then, know that….
“My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” Psalm 62:1-2

32. God gives rest. Will you accept the rest God has for you?
Will you let him be your rest even when things don’t go as planned?