Title: Obedience gives You Rest.

In Hebrews 4:11, the consequences of disbelief and disobedience are clear, urging us to avoid repeating the history of the Israelites' rebellion.

This reminds me of the time I was in residency in family medicine. One evening I took energy drink so that I'll stay awake all night to prepare for an exam. Truly I did not blink an eye throughout the night but when the day broke I did not remember anything I studied over night. So when you doubt God you cannot have success(rest) but when you trust him all you need is little effort and God will do the rest. That was the last time I drank energy drink.

There's a danger in neglecting God's promised rest. This verse calls for active pursuit of rest, shifting from relying on ourselves to fully trusting in God. By actively seeking this rest, we trade the wilderness of doubt for the green pastures of God’s presence.

It sounds a little odd, doesn’t it? Making an effort to rest? What the verse is really saying, though, is that we need to actively trust in the One who provides, and make a conscious choice to surrender and release the burden of proving self-worth. We have to accept that His love and His comfort is enough. We can embrace an unconditional peace that doesn't depend on how well we perform.

We rest by setting aside dedicated time for prayer, reflection, and trusting in God’s guidance. We turn toward God and away from doubt and disobedience.

What do you need to say no to in order to step into God's rest today? Share your thoughts with us here and please feel free to share this devotional with your contacts. You can reach me, Dr Joel Olanrewaju at gbemide09@gmail.com for questions, suggestions, clarification and prayer requests.