Those who believe will enter the rest of God.

This certainly is an interesting scripture and brings a sense that God is always calling, always wooing, always speaking and it is up to us to "will" whether or not we listen to Him, receive what He has to say or harden our hearts.

This scripture was first addressed to those in the wilderness, after God through Moses, delivered the Israelites out of Egypt, with a display of His mighty hand. Yet, even though God wanted to draw near to His people, they wanted Moses to be the one to speak to God and relate to them what He had to say. God wanted them to enter into His rest, not to be worried about anything, but to trust in Him as He led them to the Promised Land. But the people complained and even ended up worshipping the golden calf (a by product of idol gods of Egypt). Their trust in God, flew out the tent door, in their wandering through the wilderness. A trip that took 11 days ended up 40 years later with a new generation of young people who were willing to believe that what God had spoken to them, God would bring to pass.

In whom do you trust? Yourself or God! Are you trusting in your own effort and are left without peace and rest. As the psalmist declared:-

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psa 20:7

God's promises to us are useless unless we mix them with our faith and also declare with confidence:-

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psa 18:2

As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. Psa 18:30

But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." Psa 31:14

God is proven. His faithfulness is and has been demonstrated in the lives of countless millions throughout the decades, through those who take God's Word as accurate reality and are obedient to what they hear. They do enter His rest and live in peace.

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds throughChrist Jesus." (Php 4:7)

When we can give all over to God, fully trusting Him, and not strive, strive and strive, God will work things out for our good. It is so wonderful to live in His rest.

Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. Psa 37:5

And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psa 9:10