Be Diligent To Enter That Rest

Hebrews 4:11 Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest,…. Not eternal rest; this is not to be entered into now; nor is an entrance into it to be obtained by labor; salvation is not by works; eternal life is a free gift; good works do not go before to prepare heaven for the saints, but follow after: nor is the saints’ entrance into it a precarious thing; God has promised it, and provided it for his people; Christ is in the possession of it, and is preparing it for them; and the Spirit of God is working them up for the self same thing, and Christ will give them an abundant entrance into it: but the Gospel rest is here meant, that rest which believers now enter into, and is at this present time for them, Hebrews 4:3 and though true believers are entered into it, yet their rest, peace, and joy in Christ, is not full; they enter by degrees into it, and by believing enjoy more of it: and this is to be labored for by prayer, hearing the word, and attendance on ordinances; and this requires strength, diligence, and industry; and supposes difficulties and discouragements, through the corruptions of the heart, and the temptations of Satan; and this is designed to quicken and awaken a godly jealousy in God’s people, over themselves:For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

This is the next verse Hebrews 4:12 is a continuation of Paul’s thoughts on “Entering into Rest!”

In other words, understanding & applying the Word of God is the key to entering into the rest He said is ours right now!!!  WHAT REST do we receive “In Christ”

• Love 

• Joy

• Peace

• Promise

• Purpose

Matthew 11:28-30

This WHOLE THING is about our relationship with Christ!!! Everything is found IN HIM and understanding “WHO HE IS”, THEN YOU CAN SEE who He says “WE ARE NOW”, & “WHAT OUR PURPOSE IS!”

If this is true, then ask yourself the following questions:

• Where is my relationship with Him at now? 
• Am I believing in who He is really?
• Am I believing what He says about who I am now?
• Am I applying what I say I believe (The Word)?
• If not… what am I going to do about it???