1. The promise still stands (1-11)

God's rest is first mentioned in Genesis 2:2. God invites those who believe and obey him to share it. The Israelites whom he delivered from Egypt are an example of those who failed to claim God's promised rest because of unbelief revealed in disobedience (Dt 12:10; Nu 13:31). Under Joshua, the next generation entered the Promised Land. But the Sabbath rest which God promised his people still remains. David wrote about it in Ps 95: 'Today' is now, the day of opportunity, the day when we hear God's word of promise. (See Ps 95:7b,8,11;Mt 11:28-30.)

2. God's word is living and active (12-13)

God's word is sharper than a two-edged sword. We cannot hide our real motives or the thoughts of our hearts from God. His word penetrates the soul and judges the thoughts of the heart. His word of promise is sure. When we believe and obey his word, he dwells in us to rule and bless. And we have sure hope of entering God's eternal Sabbath rest.

Application: Lord, help me hold your living word in my heart, obey you, and claim your promised rest.
One Word: God's word is a two-edged sword