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What does it mean to come to Jesus for rest?

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Coming to Jesus for rest means acknowledging our weariness and trusting in His sufficiency for salvation.

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites the weary to come to Him, promising rest to those burdened by sin and life's struggles. This call is essentially an invitation to lay aside self-reliance and the heavy burdens of legalism and performance-based acceptance. To come to Jesus for rest is to recognize our incapacity and to fully rely on His grace, which is given freely, without condition. In doing so, we find peace and renewal as we experience the reality of His finished work on our behalf. The rest Jesus offers is spiritual and eternal, providing assurance that our salvation is secure and that we can trust in His sufficient grace.
Scripture References: Matthew 11:28, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 4:1-3, Matthew 11:28-30

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If Any Man Thirst
Paul Mahan · Apr 3, 2005
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