Read: Matthew 11:28-30"For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his." - Hebrews 4:10 (KJV)
We achieve a goal either by attaining it through hard work or by obtaining possession of it through no effort of our own. For years I strove to keep every jot and tittle of all of God's commandments to the letter of the law (Matthew 5:18). I wanted to please God and pay Him back for His sacrifice on the cross. I tried to attain Salvation by my own efforts.
Most religions require their followers to attain paradise through an uphill struggle throughout life. Christianity is just the opposite, however. I heard it said, “Christianity is the only religion where God came down to man.” We are actually encouraged to cease from all of our striving as God did from His on the seventh day, and to enter into His rest and to obtain His righteousness as a free gift.
So, what are we waiting for? Stop striving and obtain the gifts God has for you by following His lead each moment of the day.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, teach us the fine line between attaining and obtaining. Let us trust in Your wisdom and grace for a lifetime of achieving the results You lead us to accomplish.
Thought for the Day:
