Have you ever wondered why we spend 1/3 of our lives asleep? It's because rather than preaching a message to us, God decided to give us a real life illustration about the importance of rest. When we rest (sleep) it prepares us for the next day. When we rest (in Christ) it prepares us for anything. God never intended for us to chart our course on our own using our Bibles. He wants us to know Jesus as our Sabbath rest. "For all who have entered into God's rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world." (Hebrews 4:10) But what is the importance of works in the Christian life? The Bible says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Works spring from our embracing of rest in Christ. If not they become dead works. It's only through Christ, by rest in Him. This is why Colossians says Christ in you is the hope of glory. Enter into His rest!
