Feb 5 2026 … “R/R in Christ” …

Feb 5 2026 … “R/R in Christ” … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...       and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from Toby Mac and friends singing Rest … providing a brief musical interlude inviting any/all Christians to find a little rest in Christ.

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Highlight Passage: … Hebrews 4:9-10 … [NLT] …  

9 So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world.    

… God, thru the Author of Hebrews, promises an eternal resting place for those who surrender to follow Christ in faith.

Highlight Passage in Context:  Hebrews 4:1-7, 9-11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches Timothy truth about not being able to take anything with the Christian in heaven.

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Reference Passage: … Exodus 33:14 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God promises Moses - and God’s chosen faithful - His eternal rest. 

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 26:3 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… God, thru the Prophet Isaiah, promises His peace to those who focus their (our) minds and hearts on God.

Reference Passage: … Matthew 11:28-31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Jesus promises His rest to those who’re willing to receive it in faith.

Reference Passage:… John 16:33 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Jesus, after telling His disciples that HE was about to die on the cross, promises them (and all Christians) that though they (we) will encounter troubles from the world, … He had (has) overcome the world.

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:28 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians that ALL things we encounter in life, even the most difficult, are for our good, as Christians, and for God’s glory.

Reference Passage: … Philippians 4:6-7 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…Paul also teaches fellow Christians that they (we) take all their (our) troubles to the Lord in prayer, with a thankful heart, …  seeking to receive God’s peace.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Xochitl Dixon …  USE THIS LINK   … Relates how a mother took her little child, named Lisa, to a birthday party where the children excitedly shared gifts, ate cake, and played games with one another.  But finally, Lisa, asked her mom to leave the party; and when the mom asked her what part of the party Lisa enjoyed the most, her little girl, responded, “Leaving.”  And Lisa was reported to have fallen asleep in the peace and quiet of the back seat of the car even before her mom had exited the driveway of the house where the party took place.    

And the story about Lisa illustrates that we all, young and older, need rest at times; and that our Lord provides that rest when we relax and rest in our faith in Him.  Personally, I could use more of His peace today.   How about we all take in Toby Mac’s song and meditate on the Scriptures I’ve shared above, and and then let’s rest in God’s promises of His peace.   Are you in for some of God’s “R&R” today?   I sure am!   

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … for giving me the promises of resting in Your arms when I come to You in faith.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … thank You, Lord, for giving those of us who need Your loving arms and Your peace to find Your rest.  … Amen

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