Entering The Rest of God

How do we safeguard our hearts from drifting away from God when life's storms and circumstances reveal where our true trust lies?In this communion homily based on Hebrews 3:7–19, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon invites us to pause, examine our hearts, and enter into the true rest provided by the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Reflecting on Israel’s wilderness testing and their struggle with an evil, unbelieving heart, Pastor Neil lays out four probing self-examination questions to help believers calibrate their minds before coming to the Lord's table. He challenges us to move beyond religious routine, surrender our deceitful appetites, and reclaim the original confidence we had when we first placed our faith in Christ.In this episode, we cover:Entering God's Rest: Understanding how the finished work of Christ on the cross allows believers to cease relying on insufficient strength.Tracing Heart Drifts: Why going astray in our everyday lives always begins with quiet unbelief and subtle shifts in the heart.4 Questions for Self-Examination: Evaluating where we disbelieve the gospel, identifying deceitful appetites, exposing hardened areas, and assessing our spiritual confidence.Original Confidence vs. Mere Zeal: Discerning the difference between temporary emotional eagerness and a deep, sustained certainty in God’s promises.Our True Identity in Christ: Embracing Jesus' declaration that we are no longer merely servants, but His redeemed friends and saints.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube