God’s word is full of divine invites. In the opening chapter of the Book of Isaiah, God extends an invitation for reconciliation. ““Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 NKJV. This is an invitation to salvation and cleansing. In our text, Jesus invited those who were heavy laden to come to Him and receive rest. Essentially, this is rest from the burden of sin. Since every human woe is one way or another linked to sin, finding rest from sin will automatically open door to other forms of rest as well.

Rest for the soul is a down payment for the complete rest which will become the lot of those who put their trust in Him…The ultimate rest will take place at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

Rest has always been a part of God’s agenda for mankind. In Isaiah 14:3, we are introduced to a three-fold package. These are rest from sorrow, fear, and hard bondage. To think that in God’s calendar there is a day set apart by heaven to accomplish this is an occasion for much hope. The good news is that when Jesus stepped out of eternity into time, the day of rest began. As we come to Him by faith, we can enjoy rest in our souls even when it seems the whole world is on a collision course. Rest for the soul is a down payment for the complete rest which will become the lot of those who put their trust in Him. The Bible states that there remains a rest for the redeemed. The ultimate rest will take place at the appearing of Jesus Christ.