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How does God protect His people? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 18 and ask all the questions!

When did Assyria invade Israel? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 17 and ask all the questions!

What did Ahaz do as king of Israel? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 16 and ask all the questions!

Sinking into the church pew, I close my eyes, allowing myself to relax. Christmas hymns filter around parishioners as more enter the warm room. Fatigue washes over me as I wait for the Christmas service to start. The previous month was full of Christmas-time activities, lights, parties, and pageants. The seasonal hustle and bustle left me with little time to rest, my heart anxious over plans and the Christmas holiday. As the lights dim, the focus switches to the manger scene. Jesus Christ, born in a manger, died on the cross for our sins. Emmanuel—God with us. Hope was born in human form. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). Over the centuries, Christians have turned toward Jesus with hope and assurance of heaven. "The name Immanuel encapsulates the heart of the Christian message: that God, in His infinite love and mercy, chose to dwell among His people through Jesus Christ. This profound truth continues to inspire and sustain believers, affirming the reality of God's presence in their lives" (BibleHub.com).  The hope of Emmanuel takes us beyond Christmas. For believers, that hope leads to eternity and resting forever with God in Heaven. A forever reprieve from the weariness felt here on earth. However, as you celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ this Advent, you can also celebrate his saving grace and rest in him. You can look forward to eternal rest while enjoying rest here on earth, right here and now. God's word tells us to rest. God provided a pattern to follow as he rested on the seventh day after six days of work. Genesis 2:2-3 says, "And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation." In the same way, he reminds us to do the same. Advent time is a great time to start resting and taking time to enjoy what God's given. He tells us that he provides rest for our weary hearts. Exodus 33:14 says, And the LORD answered (Moses), 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28-30 continues this same theme of spiritual rest. It says, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Bible Hub study "Rest here is not merely physical but spiritual, offering peace and relief from the guilt and power of sin. This promise connects to the Sabbath rest in Genesis 2:2-3, symbolizing completion and satisfaction in God. Jesus fulfills the prophetic rest promised in the Old Testament, such as in Jeremiah 6:16, where the ancient paths lead to rest for the soul. This rest is a type of the eternal rest believers will experience in Christ (Hebrews 4:9-10)." The choir files into the church as the congregation rises. My anxiety lessens as I listen to the voices around me rising with the choir, still seated. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Rejoice." I rise to join those around me, my voice lifting up the truth of the season. Come, Lord, come and give me rest. Help me rejoice in your birth this Christmas.  Prayer Dear Lord, thank you for your gift of rest. Please help me accept that gift and enjoy this Christmas season. Remind me of your open invitation when I'm feeling weary. Amen. Other Ways to Prepare this Christmas Season As we let these truths about Christmas penetrate our hearts, we can sit and dwell on the truth. We can sit and dwell on the fact that God is with us and that he wants to give us rest. One practical way that you can. Just sit and dwell on what God has for you this Christmas and release some of the anxiety, the overwhelm, and the panic over this Christmas season is to go through the workshop, Pen Your Way to Peace. Pen Your Way to Peace is a workshop that my friend Carrie and I did two years ago, where it's 75 minutes of working through and praying through things that steal your joy, things that cause negative emotions, and maybe even bring up drama. We want to help you work through these things. We are offering this workshop in a way that you can sit, you can work through the journal questions that Carrie, as a spiritual director, has provided for the workshop. And then one of the other things that we know causes chaos, causes overwhelm, and frankly doesn't make our hearts feel at rest is not planning. So with me, you will sit and work through plans, work through what you have, your boundaries, what are things you're saying yes to this holiday season, and what you're saying no to this holiday season. You join Pen Your Way to Peace so you can prepare your mind, your heart, and your calendar for the season of Christ's birth.  Click here to work at your own pace. Songs to Prepare Your Heart Make Room in Your Heart by Casting Crowns  Emmanuel, God with Us/O Come O Come Emmanuel Podcasts and Blog to Prepare Your Heart When Easter isn't Happy  Organize for the Holidays 

Who were Israel's Kings? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 15 and ask all the questions!

Who was Jeroboam II? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 14 and ask all the questions!

How did Elisha die in the Bible? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 13 and ask all the questions!

Was Joash a good king? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 12 and ask all the questions!

Queen Athaliah was BAD! What did she do? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 11 and ask all the questions!

What happened to Ahab's family? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 10 and ask all the questions!

King Jehu anointed as king, Jezebel's end... Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 9 and ask all the questions!

King Jehoram and King Ahaziah, what really happened? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 8 and ask all the questions!

How will God do it? When will God do it? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 7 and ask all the questions!

What's the big deal about the floating axe head? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 6 and ask all the questions!

Will Naaman be healed? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 5 and ask all the questions!

The poor widow, and the Shunemite woman... Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 4 and ask all the questions!

Will Elisha take over for Elijah? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 3 and ask all the questions!

How was Elijah taken up to heaven? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 2 and ask all the questions!

What did Elijah say to King Ahaziah? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Kings 1 and ask all the questions!

Were Israel and Judah enemies? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 22 and ask all the questions!

Was Jezebel bad? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 21 and ask all the questions!

What happened to Ahab and Jezebel? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 20 and ask all the questions!

Was it Elijah or Elisha? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 19 and ask all the questions!

Is this a contest between gods? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 18 and ask all the questions!

Elijah was fed by ravens, and then met the widow at Zerephath. What's next? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 17 and ask all the questions!

Who was Omri in the Bible? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 16 and ask all the questions!

Who was King Asa related to? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 15 and ask all the questions!

Was Jeroboam a good king? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 14 and ask all the questions!

What happened to Jeroboam? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 13 and ask all the questions!

Let's understand these Kings! Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 12 and ask all the questions!

Solomon's wives and concubines. WOW! Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 11 and ask all the questions!

What did the Queen of Sheba do? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 10 and ask all the questions!

God responded to Solomon! Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 9 and ask all the questions! Get the Temple Pamphlet study resource

Was the Ark of the Covenant in the Temple? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 8 and ask all the questions! Get the Temple Pamphlet study resource

How big was Solomon's Palace? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 7 and ask all the questions! Get the Temple Pamphlet study resource

How big was the Temple in the Bible? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 6 and ask all the questions! Get the Temple Pamphlet study resource

What was needed to build the Temple? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 5 and ask all the questions! Get the Temple Pamphlet study resource

Was King Solomon the richest man? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 4 and ask all the questions!

Was Solomon the wisest man ever? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 3 and ask all the questions!

When did Solomon become King of Israel? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 2 and ask all the questions!

Which of David's sons was the next king of Israel? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 1 Kings 1 and ask all the questions!

David's takes a census of Israel. Oh no! Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 24 and ask all the questions!

Remember the Gibeonites? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 23 and ask all the questions!

Remember the Gibeonites? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 22 and ask all the questions!

Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 21 and ask all the questions!

Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 20 and ask all the questions!

Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 19 and ask all the questions!

Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 18 and ask all the questions!

Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 17 and ask all the questions!

Will Ahithophel give Absalom bad advice? Come Bible Study WITH ME through 2 Samuel 16 and ask all the questions!