John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Today, we take a careful look at the final words spoken by Jesus on the cross, the Greek words 'tetelestai - translated 'it is finished'. For starters, those words do not... Continue Reading →
INSPIRATION BORN FROM REST
2 Samuel 7:1-2 Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies all around, that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells inside tent curtains.”... Continue Reading →
REST ON ALL SIDES
When an individual seeks rest, the recommendation is for them to get some sleep. So in that regards, rest is attained through effort. However, in Matthew 11:28, we read Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Therefore, we are introduced to another layer of rest which... Continue Reading →
REST ON ALL SIDES
When an individual seeks rest, the recommendation is for them to get some sleep. So in that regards, rest is attained through effort. However, in Matthew 11:28, we read Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Therefore, we are introduced to another layer of rest which... Continue Reading →
REST ON ALL SIDES
When an individual seeks rest, the recommendation is for them to get some sleep. So in that regards, rest is attained through effort. However, in Matthew 11:28, we read Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Therefore, we are introduced to another layer of rest which... Continue Reading →
A JOURNEY TO THE OTHER SIDE
Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. Today's message was rather loud and clear-an invitation from Jesus for his disciples to tag along. He determined the destination before they set off "Let us go across to the other side".... Continue Reading →
BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT REST
Many of the movies we watch have painted an unconscious narrative that you must encounter danger when rescuing others. While you indeed face the prospect of harm, it must not become the standard. One unspoken rule of emergency response services, whether search and rescue or medical services is to ensure that 'the rescuer does not... Continue Reading →
FIND PEACE IN THE STORM, NOT WITH THE STORM
100/366 In every medical emergency, the absence of calm heads in the heat of the moment is always a contributing factor to negative outcomes. Therefore, even though the temptation might be for everyone to enter into a state of blind panic, the preferred option is for all to be in a state of rest. Sait... Continue Reading →
THERE IS REST IN ‘KNOWING’
DAY 307 Matthew 8:23-24 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Even though students may not have the same questions that will be answered when they sit an exam, there is... Continue Reading →