When we worry, it is often because we are attempting to organize and order our own lives with “both the hands full.” We are living from our own self rather than allowing Christ’s life to live through us. While we may possibly succeed in getting “both hands full,” travail and vexation will not only prevent us from resting, but they will also prevent us from enjoying what our hands grasp.
Instead, a handful with quietness is better. Quietness is restfulness—a peace of our spirits as we fully trust the LORD. Quietness is the Hebrew word nachath, which indicates a “descent” or rest. Thus, the concept of humility is strongly implied—as well as the “descent” of the Spirit upon our lives.
What we often do not remember in considering the “handful” God gives us is that He is fullness, and when we rest in Him and allow Him to fill our hand, we will have all that we need! As we rest in Him, receiving His life into our being, He will not leave our hand half-empty. He will bless us in more ways than we can dream of and give us restfulness. God loves us and we can trust Him—what more do we need?
#releaseday countdown: 9! In @erikamathewsauthor’s stories today: rest for you and I today
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