This morning as I was praying I thanked God for the rest He had given to me the past night but then I had to amend that prayer and thank Him for the rest He gives to me daily.  He not only gives me rest but He refreshes, revives, restores and refills me. 

          Jesus said "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]" Matthew  11:28  "Come to Me…" All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. (John 6:37) But what are we to do when to come to Him?  He says that we are to come to Him to receive.  When you ask and ask and do not receive do you get frustrated?  I know that I do but then I remember that Jesus wants me to have JOY.  "Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you." (Psalm 116:7).   Jesus has already paid the price. The New Covenant is according to grace.  It is based on God’s goodness and the work that Jesus has already 
accomplished, not on my merit or works.  I want to receive what Jesus is pouring out don’t you?  So yes, when I come into His presence I drink of His forgiveness, His love, His mercy and grace.

He also says "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:29) Everything we need is 
available to start receiving.  So, enter into His rest and receive what has already been poured out so that you will be rested, refreshed, revived, restored and refilled.

But remember "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." (Hebrews 4:1)  

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