Jesus Calling Devotional Bible

Genesis 2

Ahhh, rest. I love the sound of that word! And I’m so grateful that You not only call us to rest, but that You modeled it for us from the beginning! You are Almighty God, the One who never sleeps or grows weary. Still, You decided to rest from Your work. That says a lot. If You saw fit to stop working to enjoy a time of rest, how much more important is it for me?

Yet I have to confess, I’m not very quick to respond. Day after day, You invite me to break away and spend time with You. To go on a walk and breathe in the quiet of nature. To turn off the computer and the TV for a while and enjoy my family. Even in Your Word, You continually bid me to be still and recognize what’s essential. But other things clamor for my attention—and I struggle to say no. What if my boss doesn’t want to wait? What if that new client has e-mailed me back? What will the neighbors think if I don’t mow the lawn today?

Thankfully, You don’t give up on me. Please show me the way to Your peace and rest in the middle of my busy life.

—Stephen

Peace

Lie down in green pastures of Peace. Learn to unwind whenever possible, resting in the Presence of your Shepherd. This electronic age keeps My children “wired” much of the time, too tense to find Me in the midst of their moments. I built into your very being the need for rest. How twisted the world has become when people feel guilty about meeting this basic need! How much time and energy they waste by being always on the go, rather than taking time to seek My direction for their lives.

I have called you to walk with Me down paths of Peace. I want you to blaze a trail for others who desire to live in My peaceful Presence. I have chosen you less for your strengths than for your weaknesses, which amplify your need for Me. Depend on Me more and more, and I will shower Peace on all your paths.

See also Psalm 23:1-3; Genesis 2:2, 3; Luke 1:79

(From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young)