Rest in All Thy Goings

[Christ4Ever]

And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. (Exodus 33:14)​

Precious promise! Lord, enable me to appropriate it as all my own.

We must go at certain times from our abode, for here we have no continuing city. It often happens that when we feel most at home in a place, we are suddenly called away from it. Here is the antidote for this ill. The Lord Himself will keep us company. His presence, which includes His favor, His fellowship, His care, and His power, shall be ever with us in every one of our marchings. This means far more than it says; for, in fact, it means all things. If we have God present with us, we have possession of heaven and earth. Go with me, Lord, and then command me where Thou wilt!

But we hope to find a place of rest. The text promises it. We are to have rest of God's own giving, making, and preserving. His presence will cause us to rest even when we are on the march, yea, even in the midst of battle. Rest! Thrice blessed word. Can it ever be enjoyed by mortals? Yes, there is the promise, and by faith we plead it. Rest comes from the Comforter, from the Prince of Peace, and from the glorious Father who rested on the seventh day from all His works. To be with God is to rest in the most emphatic sense.

Charles Spurgeon

 

[robaston]

And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. (Exodus 33:14)

it has been my privilege to get to know Thy Presence. Totally opposite to what we are used to as a worldly physically presence, but not less real.

It can be described as the the pure feelings of being in love with someone. They are with you as you are with them, although you may be thousands of miles apart.