1 Kings 5:4
But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so
that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
Biblically rest does not is not limited to
relaxation, refreshing, or inactivity it also means freedom from challenging
situations, and or peaceful establishment of God’s promises. It is a natural
phenomenon for man to go through harsh situations and affliction in his quest
through life’s journey while it is God’s nature to intervene and make a way out
(solution) to any situation not in his plan for his blood bought children John
16:33. God ordained rest is characterized by; a) a relationship with Christ:
to benefit from a family inheritance there must be a member of such family and
that is applicable to the kingdom of God, you must be born again and that is
your passport to enjoying rest 1 john 5:4. b) Services with joyful heart
Psalm 100:1-2: A joyful heart come from a grateful mind which grants access to
divine rewards c) A teachable heart Isaiah 1:19: success always comes the way of
people who pay particular attention to instructions but those who despise
instructions suffer the pain of disobedience.
Rest is not a time for us to hang our diligence
by mentally, physically, creatively and spiritually lazing around, it is a time
to keep doing something out of the ordinary such as setting and breaking
records in kingdom stewardship. David had few rest and he used the little he
had to organize a mobile concert of choral group that set Guinness world record
till date as recorded in 1 chronicles 15:16-28.
Solomon had rest and he built a magnificent temple for the Lord and also
sacrificed four thousand offerings to the Lord 1 Kings 3:4, 1 Chronicles 29:21.
Implication: When records are set and or broken
in kingdom stewardship, it moves God and when he is moved he showers you with
his blessings and favour to show that whatever is done for God is not lost.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me convert my rest to a
worthwhile time to serve you faithfully (Amen).
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