CONFIDENCE TO REST

When we truly learn to rest in God, even when the cares of the world bounce us out of our place
of rest, we can quickly move right back into it. God can only work on our behalf when we trust
Him enough to rest from stress and worry. He will not force the issue, which is why He will rest
when we work hard to make something happen by our own efforts. The only way we will see
any manifestations in our lives is when we finally decide to step aside, get out of His way, and
let Him get to work. This requires confidence in His Word.

A. Belief and confidence are closely tied together.

1. Those to whom the Word was preached did not enter into rest, because of their unbelief. We
must labor to enter into rest (Hebrews 4:6, 11).
a. Unbelief is the reason why people do not enter into the rest that allows them to receive
Gods promises.
b. We know we truly believe if we have peace.
c. Faith is our form of labor. This work is required to get us back into spiritual rest.
d. The enemy does not want us to rest, and we face spiritual warfare against him. The battle
takes place in our mind. We work to maintain the victory Jesus has already obtained for
us.
2. Do not cast away your confidence, which has a great recompense of reward. You need
patience to do Gods will (Hebrews 10:35, 36).
a. Our confidence has a spiritual payday attached to it. That payday is the manifestations we
seek.
b. The enemy uses fear and doubt to block the manifestations.
3. There are six works of faith to get us back to our place of rest.
a. Constantly renew your mind (Romans 12:2).
b. Confess the Word out loud (Hebrews 10:23).
c. Meditate on the Word and think on it (Joshua 1:8; 1 Timothy 4:15).
d. Pray persistently (Luke 18:1).
e. Hear the Word to increase your confidence (Romans 10:17).
f. Believe God loves us.
Scripture References
Hebrews 4:6, 11 1 Timothy 4:15
Hebrews 10:23, 35, 36 Luke 18:1

Romans 12:2 Romans 10:17

Joshua 1:8