Forever Rest: Trusting His Promise

Sabbath Saturday #14

What if rest never ended? Imagine a life where peace wasn’t a rare pause, squeezed between obligations, but a permanent reality. In Christ, that’s exactly the life we’re promised—rest that stretches into eternity.

Revelation 14:13 beautifully assures us:

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… they will rest from their labor.”

This isn’t merely comfort for someday—it’s a promise to anchor us today. Last week, we saw clearly that Jesus has freed us from the endless cycle of striving, giving us genuine freedom here and now. Today, that freedom deepens into lasting hope. Jesus doesn’t just offer temporary relief; He promises eternal rest, secured by His victory.

At Redeemer, we joyfully hold onto this promise. Our faith isn’t just about making it through another week—it’s about celebrating the certainty that Christ’s peace will never fade. In Him, we have the guarantee of rest that lasts forever, uninterrupted by anxiety, striving, or disappointment.

This Sabbath Saturday, allow yourself to truly rest in that promise. Trust that Jesus holds not just your today, but your every tomorrow. Take comfort in knowing that the peace you taste today is just a glimpse of the eternal rest He has prepared for you.

Today’s takeaway is beautifully simple: set your hope fully on this eternal promise. And don’t keep it to yourself—share this hope with someone in your life who needs it. Encourage their heart, and remind them that Jesus’ rest is real, lasting, and available right now.

As you rest in Christ today, let anticipation grow for tomorrow’s worship. It’s a celebration of rest that never ends—secured forever by the Savior who loves us perfectly.