The Rest of Faith

For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. For we who have believed do enter that rest. Hebrews 4:2,3

See if this sounds familiar. You’re facing a situation where everything looks bad, sounds bad and feels bad. There seems to be no way out. But for some reason, you can’t work up a good worry about it. People ask you, “Don’t you know how serious this is?” But you walk around with this silly grin on your face, saying, “I just can’t seem to get concerned. Everything will be all right.”

They may ask, “How do you know it’s going to be all right?” Your response, “I just know.” That’s called the rest of faith. Everything looks bad on the outside, but on the inside, you sense only a velvety, peaceful rest.

Hebrews 4:3 talks about the rest of faith: “We which have believed do enter into rest.” Now, God isn’t talking here about physical or mental rest. Your mind will probably give you fits when you face a bad situation. But when you enter the rest of faith, a quiet peace prevails deep down inside.

Now consider this second scenario: You’re in a situation that looks bad, sounds bad and feels bad, and you’re endeavoring to believe God. You pray, “Oh, God, this better work!” You scrunch up your face in your intense effort and say, “God, I’m trying to believe, but if You don’t come through, I’m sunk!”

That is definitely not the rest of faith! It may look like you are walking in faith. But there is a whole lot of doubt in that. Well, what’s the difference between the first and the second response to a bad situation? The difference is what you believe in; what you are convinced and have your confidence in.

So, if you need healing in your body but you haven’t yet entered into rest, make the necessary adjustment. Start feeding on healing Scriptures and build up your faith. Then, no matter what the situation looks like in the natural, you can peacefully rest in God.

Confession: I believe God and His Word, so I enter into rest. I am confident that I am healed, for I know my God has already won my victory.