"There remains therefore a rest for the people of God." (Hebrews 4:9)
The people of God, are certainly to be a " people for God." As Christians we are to live our lives working on pleasing God by our words and actions. We are to be dedicated to furthering His kingdom, by using our talents, and time, to do so.
The Hebrew writer was concerned that his readers were wanting to turn away from God. Just as God offered His people in Moses' time a place of rest, He does so with us as well. Our place of rest is with Jesus Christ (Matthew 11:28-30) The question is: Do we want Him to be our rest?
Do we want Jesus to bless our lives, today, and forever, as only He can do?
When we look at the church today, does it look like we are a "people for God?" Do we live in such a way, that there is no doubt to the world, that we are 100% sold out to Jesus Christ? Does it show by our lips, and lives, what Jesus means to us? Jesus went all the way for us, through His sacrificial death, and resurrection. He broke the chains of sin and death, and brought us an eternal hope. With that in mind, how can we not be a "people for God?"
It's not easy to be a light for the Lord in this life. The world is trying to dominate, and destroy. (John 1:5) We cannot hide our light (Matthew 5:14-16) Our nation, needs to see the light of Jesus Christ shining brightly. America needs to see, and hear His truth coming from us, every opportunity that comes our way.
So let us as the people of God, be a "people for God." Let it be known that we belong to Him, and that we can find peace and rest in Him. GP
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