Rest for the Weary

Total depravity describes how we are corrupted entirely since the fall. There is nothing in mankind that has not been impacted by sin. Our minds are darkened and our will enslaved to a debased mind. We are outside the reach of salvation without grace. Only grace can enable us to respond to God. If a person does not respond positively to the grace of God they remain in disobedience. God does not receive this one because they are focused on what they desire. They heard the gospel and saw God work but they refused the gospel and remained in depravity. If one refuses to repent their sin remains and so does the burden. Only Christ offers pardon, rest, and peace. He offers forgiveness and assurance! He enables us to rise above weakness and He takes away the veil. Jesus offers us rest and peace. He offers security, confidence, and relief. He relieves all of our burdens and fills us with joy! Only Christ can give us rest for our souls. Nothing in this world can completely satisfy us in this life. Jesus says for us to come to Him. We can only come to Him through faith. Faith is the only condition. One can come to Christ just as they are. Faith is all one needs to enter the rest of Christ. Whoever desires can partake of justification, deliverance from sin, victory in trials, and sanctification! This rest is not given to the wise and prudent, it is not granted to those who trust in self. Those who are willing to respond will receive rest. The only one we could trust in trial is Christ. Let us rely on Him and be subject to Him. We must approach Him as meek and humble. We must live in faith, humility, obedience, and total dependence upon Him. Click here to listen: Rest for the Weary