~
Critical Factor: Rest ~
Introduction
~ In
this series we will look at the four most basic physical needs for a human to
survive, and how Jesus Christ satisfies the parallel spiritual needs. Then we will look at three additional
critical factors related to both our physical and spiritual needs.
Physical
Needs ~ According
to basic physiological understanding mankind needs four basic elements in order
to survive physically: water, air, food, and light. Jesus satisfies the
parallel spiritual needs. Jesus is the
Living Water (John 4:10-11, 7:38). Jesus
provides the Breath of Life (Genesis 2:7, Colossians 1:16-17). Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35,
48). Jesus is the Light of the World (John
8:12, 9:5).
There are three additional critical factors necessary for physical
life: rest, healing, and blood. Once
again, we find that Jesus satisfies both the physical and the parallel
spiritual needs. Jesus provides rest
(Matthew 11:25-30). Jesus is the great
healer (Matthew 4:23-25). It is only the
blood of Jesus which provides true success in life not only on earth but more
importantly in the life to come (Ephesians 2:11-13).
Key Scriptures
~ “At that time Jesus answered and said, ‘I
thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things
from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in
Your sight. All things have been
delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the
Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. Come to Me, all you who labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in
heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is
light’” (Matthew 11:25-30).
“Then
the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done
and what they had taught. And He said to
them, ‘Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.’ For there were many coming and going, and
they did not even have time to eat. So
they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves” (Mark 6:30-32
parallel passages in Matthew 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; and John 6:1-14).
Comment ~ During
creation God gave us the example of the need for rest. After six days of work He rested. The divine concept of the Sabbath being a
change of pace and a day of rest follows this important principle.
~
Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
LIFE NOW blog.
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