REST IN THE LORD .

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

FEBRUARY 27

 

Psalm 37:7

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself

because of him who prespereth in his way, because of the man

who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

 
The sinner is naturally restless, he is removed from his natural basis, and the wandering of the desire keeps him in constant agitation.
 
To him Jesus says, “Come unto me, and I will give you rest.” The believer has accepted this invitation, and has found rest; but he is often led away by temptations, worldly cares, and unbelief; and then he becomes restless again.
 
Beloved, you are directed to rest, not in your circumstances, attainments, or enjoyments, but rest in the Lord.
 
Rest in the will of God, for whatever he wills is for your good, your highest good: “this is the will of God, even your sanctification.”
 
Rest in the love of God, and often meditate on the words of Jesus on this point, “Thou hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.”
 
Rest in the mercy of God, from which flows endless streams of blessings for your supply.
 
Rest in the word of God, for it is true, immutable, and pledges him to do you good.
 
Rest in the relation thy God fills to thee, he is thy Father; kind, careful, wise, and ever-present.
 
Rest in the Lord as he is manifested in Jesus, thy God in covenant; working all things after the counsel of his own will.
 

Safe in the Lord his saints may rest,

And calmly wait his will’

Though poor and tried yet are blest,

Their God is gracious still.

 
James Smith