Therefore, since the promise of entering his
rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen
short of it. For we
also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message
they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of
those who obeyed. Now we who have believed enter that
rest… Hebrews 4:1-3
The Book of Hebrews discussed this
idea of “rest” in two chapters. The
writer talked about the idea of Sabbath rest and how it applies
post-Jesus. He compares salvation
through Jesus Christ to Sabbath rest.
Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since
those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because
of their disobedience… Hebrews 4:6
Obedience brings rest because the person is no longer
striving against God. A person trying to
please God through obedience never rests either, always working harder to be
accepted in God’s eyes.
There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the
people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also
rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter
that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of
disobedience. Hebrews 4:9-11
However, Jesus said on
the cross “It is finished.” There’s no
more work to be done by mankind to achieve salvation. Jesus did it all. Take a breath. Relax.
Be obedient and stop fighting against God.
Take a rest and just
accept God’s love.