Faith to rest

God commanded the Israelites to program rest periods into their lives. They were to rest for a day every seventh day (Lev 23:3) in addition to the obligatory festivals. They were to rest for a year every seventh year (Lev 25:2). The land was to be given a rest and in an agrarian society that implies that the people (farmers) also rest. In order to rest they had to have faith that God would provide (Lev 25:21). If you trust in your own ability to provide for yourself, you will not rest. You’ll be open 24/7 trying to make a buck. You will be used up and burnt out. Jesus said come unto me and I will give you rest (Mat 11:28). Do you have the faith to rest in Jesus?