Inspired thoughts: Rest with God and don't miss the good stuff

Have you ever missed out on something good?

It is very easy to miss some of the good things that God has dropped in our lives. Some years ago, I visited someone in another town. When I returned I happened to mention this visit to a friend and they said, “Did you see the lovely gardens? Did you go on the beautiful walk with the waterfall? You should have stopped at a particular café where they make hot chocolates that taste like a warm chocolate mousse. And did you visit this other person, they have some great stories to tell you about this area?” I had to confess that I was so focussed on what I wanted to do that I’d missed the opportunity to be blessed by the many great things that were on offer.”

The reality is God too constantly wants to bless, encourage, guide, protect and give us much for life now and the future. And one of the important places for this to occur is when we take time to spend with God not just by ourselves but also with other Christians. This is one of the essential reasons God said that we are to have a day of rest from our normal routine. Resting with God is not about us doing our own thing or doing nothing, it is about taking the time to listen to Him and to worship Him.

Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19 to 25 reveal to us some of the benefits of taking time to worship God with others. When you take some time to read Hebrews 10:19-25 you will discover that God cleanses us, wants to take guilt from us, is giving us hope and promises us many things, and that He is faithful, giving us love and encouragement and is preparing us for the future.

God’s commandment, Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy, (Leviticus 23:3) is God really saying I want to have a deep relationship with you. It is God saying I want you to know what life is about now and in the future. It is about God wanting to make sure we get to receive many good things. And we get God’s insights and all the good stuff he offers by regularly spending time with Him and with others especially in worship services.

Something to think about and share
What are some good things you have got from God?
What makes spending time with God difficult and what can we do about it?
How is God different from our friends, work places and social scene?

To go a bit deeper, spend time reflecting on Psalm 135