I recently heard someone use the phrase “rest
assured” and have not been able to stop thinking about it since. The words rest assured ushers in a sense of peace
and trust.
I can rest, because I am sure… there are few things
in this life that actually merit the use of this phrase. In a world of unrest
and striving, there are many things we are unsure of.
I have been grateful for many years to be a person
who faith comes easily to. A very dear friend of mine struggles and questions
issues of faith, and has told me on numerous occasions I should be thankful
that I simply trust without anxiety about the details of why. She is right. But
even for someone who comes to faith without questioning, there is little in
this world we can have faith in... if anything at all.
With that being said, the phrase “rest assured”
brings me peace and trust because of the simple truth behind it. As the
psalmist said in 4:8, “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for You alone,
O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” We can both lie down and sleep – because we can be sure of this: the Lord. Not only will
He make us dwell in safety, but He has promised us so much more.
“While they sleep He gives to those He loves”
(Ps 127:2)
He has a plan for us
– for a hope and future (Jer. 29:11)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and
I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and
humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matt 11:28-29
“And this same God … will supply
all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in
Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:19
“No, despite all
these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Rom 8:37
“And I am convinced
that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor
life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries
about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No
power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will
ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.” Rom 8:38-39
“I am leaving you
with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the
world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27
We can rest because we are sure that God’s word is
true, that His promises are for us, and that we have everything we need through
the One who is peace.
“Therefore my heart
is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure” Psalm 16:9
