Episode 47 - "Pursuit" Implies Lack

In Hebrews 4, God invites us to enter His Sabbath Rest. It may seem paradoxical, even counterintuitive, but the idea of "pursuit" of something or to go "get" something tells your mind, your body, that you currently lack that thing. Again, we are faced with the difference between Facts and Truth: facts change, but Truth stays the same. So while it isn't simply burying your head in the sand, denying reality, or toxic positivity, it's important to examine our heart beliefs and inner dialogue around "gaining" from Heaven. If God has made His Rest available, instructing us to "cease from our strivings and works," we can make every effort to shift from "pursuing" the promises of God, into resting in belief that "He has already given us everything needed for Life and Godliness"...
Verses:
Hebrews 4 - Rest, unbelief of Israelites
Matthew 14:13, Mark 6:34, Luke 9:12, John 6:5 - Miracle of feeding 5,000
John 13 - Washing of the disciples
1 John 3:20 - If our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart
Matthew 20 - Parable of workers in the Vineyard
John 15 - Jesus is the true vine
Hebrews 11:1 - Faith is the substance...
Joel 2:13 - Rend your hearts and not your garments
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