March – 2020 – Resting Life

Welcome to our Biblical word study of rest countdown to launch day! Each day, we’ll look at a different Biblical word for rest. “As your days, so shall your strength be.” The Hebrew word translated “strength” is unusual, used only here in Scripture. דׁבֶא (dobe) is listed as being uncertain in meaning and these possibilities are listed: “restful, quiet, strength.” ⁠
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We might not ever think of confusing the words “rest” and “strength” – they seem opposites. Yet our strength is in His rest. As we rest in His rest, we walk in His strength. Strength is resting in Him. “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not” (Isaiah 30:15). ⁠
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“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (II Corinthians 12:9). ⁠
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⁠This passage does not say, “…that the power of Christ may march mightily and gloriously through my life;” rather, it specifies that “the power of Christ may rest upon me.” ⁠
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Rest in the assurance that as our days, so shall our rest be! There is never a day when He changes, or lessens His love for us, or fails in His promise. We cannot outlive the love of God!⁠
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Resting Life: Jesus’ Rest for the Busy or Burdened Believer Release day countdown: 19! Preorder here.

Hello friends!

We are deep in the release for Resting Life: Jesus’ Rest for the Busy or Burdened Believer, and so many exciting and encouraging launch events are happening! Thank you so much for your prayers and support for us! Only 18 days until this book hits the shelves!

If you’d like to follow along on the countdown to release or join in the fun, there are several ways to do that:

Pray. Most importantly, talk to God about the book launch. Pray that He will bring the book to those who need it. Pray for His blessing on the release and His kingdom to go forth and prosper.

Spread the word. If you’d like to share online about the book but don’t have the time to put together a social media post or blog post or email to send to your friends, we’ve got you covered! Let us know here and we’ll send you some premade post options (complete with links and images!) ahead of release day. All you have to do is copy, paste, and post! This is a need we have that we’d be delighted if you could fill!

Join the Resting Life Photo Challenge on Instagram. Simply use the day’s prompt to make a post directly or indirectly related to that prompt – your choice! Each post will be a giveaway entry to win a copy of the book and a related prize pack.

Join the Rest Contest. Post a unique or creative photo that includes the word “rest” somewhere and use the hashtag #RestContest. There will be awesome restful prizes!

Follow along with the Resting Life Daily Word Study. Each weekday will focus on a different Hebrew or Greek word meaning “rest.”

Watch the Chapter Study videos. Each weekday until release day, Erika will post 2-5 minutes of video teaching on key concepts in the chapters of the Resting Life book. Follow along on Stories on Instagram or Facebook.

And don’t forget you can preorder the book here.

We hope you have a blessed and restful March! Keep looking unto Jesus!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Can your busy, stressful reality truly transform into the abundant, restful reality of the kingdom of God? The Bible says yes. Through rest in Christ, your life can be fulfilled, productive, peaceful, and free to give and receive love.

But just what is Biblical rest, and how can it seamlessly fuse with your modern life?

In Resting Life: Jesus’ Rest for the Busy or Burdened Believer, Bible teacher Erika Mathews addresses this question. Discover the unification of rest with practical daily life, relationships with others, spiritual warfare, ministry, witnessing, prayer, meditation, fruitfulness, and personal abiding. Through understanding and embracing God’s rest, you too will be uplifted, challenged, encouraged, and freed to live life as He intended—within Him.