One of the most misunderstood words in the Bible is the word “rest.” We are commanded to “enter into the Lord’s rest” but many understand that to mean to refrain from work. While it is important to get physical rest the rest that the Lord wants is a rest for our souls. 

Many try to replace work with recreation such as sports, hobbies, TV or watching reels on our phones. All of these activities have a place in our lives, but the “rest” the Lord wants is the rest we find in his presence. Jesus wants us to spend time with Him, focused on His healing, purposes and plans for our lives. 

For most people, life is filled with activity, competing for time that should be spent in communion with God. An important truth is the principle of doing “first things first!” This means doing the most important things first and then everything else will follow.