A Man of Rest

This message takes us deep into the heart of what it means to find true rest in the midst of life's storms. Drawing from the powerful account in Mark 4 where Jesus sleeps peacefully while His disciples panic in a sinking boat, we're invited to examine a profound question: What manner of man is this who can rest so completely while chaos rages around Him? The answer reveals something transformative—Jesus is a man of rest, and we are being conformed to His image. This isn't about physical sleep or vacation time, though those have their place. This is about soul rest, the kind that comes from being firmly planted in God's will and trusting His purposes even when the waves are beating against our boat. We discover that every storm, every squeeze, every moment when life presses in on us is actually an opportunity for God to expose the areas where we haven't yet entered His rest. The disciples' fear and lack of faith weren't problems to be ignored—they were lessons Jesus wanted to teach after He calmed the storm. Similarly, our trials aren't just obstacles to overcome; they're divine classrooms where we learn to trade our anxiety for His peace. The contrast between Jesus sleeping in obedience and Jonah sleeping in rebellion shows us that true rest only comes when we're aligned with God's purposes. When we're in His will, even the most turbulent circumstances can't steal our peace. This message challenges us to guard our rest, to recognize that it's under constant assault, and to use the tools God has given us—including the gift of praying in tongues—to maintain that spirit-level communion with Him that produces supernatural peace.