God’s Rest

Hebrews 4:1, 4-5, 9-13 (NRSV)

1 Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest is still open, let us take care that none of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 

4 For in one place it speaks about the seventh day as follows, “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” 5 And again in this place it says, “They shall not enter my rest.”

9 So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; 10 for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. 11 Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.

12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.

Queries:

What meaning am I finding today in the idea of “God’s rest”?

What kind of rest do I need? Why do I need it? Can I enter that rest? How?

Who needs rest? Why do they need it? Can I help them enter that rest? How?