Come: to me and rest
It’s one of Jesus’ best-known sayings, and also one that we like to be reminded of because it sounds so comforting. But what is the ‘rest’ that Jesus actually promises?
Bobbie is a licensed Reader and member of Christ Church.
It’s one of Jesus’ best-known sayings, and also one that we like to be reminded of because it sounds so comforting. But what is the ‘rest’ that Jesus actually promises?
Paul points out some things the Christians at Thessalonica were getting wrong – in order to point them in the right direction. All kinds of work – paid or voluntary – can be based on gospel principles.
The message of the gospel should change lives, and in the case of the church at Thessalonica, it had – so much so that everyone could see it.
Human failure is never far away, but God’s goodness and faithfulness are strong enough for us to trust as we follow him.