Nov. 27
REST IN ALL THY GOINGS
"And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee
rest" Ex. 33:14
Precious promise! Lord, enable me to appropriate it as all my own.
We must go at certain times from our abode, for here we have no
continuing city. It often happens that when we feel most at home in a
place, we are suddenly called away from it. Here is the antidote for
this ill. The Lord Himself will keep us company. His presence, which
includes His favor, His fellowship, His care, and His power, shall be
ever with us in every one of our marchings. This means far more than
it says; for, in fact, it means all things. If we have God present
with us, we have possession of Heaven and earth. Go with me, Lord, and
then command me where thou wilt!
But we hope to find a place of rest. The text promises it. We are
to have rest of God's own giving, making, and preserving. His presence
will cause us to rest even when we are on the march, yea, even in the
midst of battle. Rest! Thrice blessed word. Can it ever be enjoyed by
mortals? Yes, there is the promise, and by faith we plead it. Rest
comes from the Comforter, from the Prince of Peace, and from the
glorious Father who rested on the seventh day from all His works. To
be with God is to rest in the most emphatic sense.