The God Of Perfect Rest – Dr. Paul Dhinakaran

My precious friend, it is a joy for me to greet you with today’s promise taken from Psalm 23:2, “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters.” 

Accordingly, the Lord will make you lie down and give you rest on all sides because He does not want you to be restless and full of fear.  When Cain murdered his brother, Abel out of jealousy and rage just because his offering was not accepted by God but his brother’s offering was, God gave Cain a punishment that He will be a vagabond, running from place to place without any rest. Even today, we see the people of this world working all the time, running restlessly after more money, more fame, more appreciation, more business and more houses. They are never at rest! But my friend when you have the Lord as your Shepherd, He Himself will carry you like a little lamb and He will lead you to the green pastures. He will make you lie down and enjoy everything at rest. When my father, Dr. D.G.S Dhinakaran passed away, I was heartbroken and was praying to God asking Him who will carry the millions of people that my father was carrying. The Lord Jesus came to me and comforted me saying, “My son, you need not carry the people. I will carry them. But I will give you rest for I am your Good Shepherd. Just follow Me.” Since then, I have followed the Lord. Nearly 15 years have passed by! The Lord has faithfully carried the millions of people who write to me for prayers and He Himself gives them rest and miracles and fulfills all their requests. The Lord will do this for you too. My friend, the Lord Jesus Who is the Prince of Peace will give you rest. He says in Matthew 11:28, “Come, to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Yes, Jesus is calling out to you, today to rest in His bosom. He has seen your labouring and knows that you are heavy-laden. Give your everything to Him and He will give you rest. He will take care of your family and your other responsibilities. He will command every storm that is raging to stop and will lead you beside quiet waters. Dear friend, do you hear the Shepherd’s voice, calling out to you, today, to rest on His lap? 

PRAYER:

Precious Heavenly Father, I am so grateful for Your loving promise. You are the Prince of Peace. Lord, I pray that You will remove everything that is causing unnecessary stress, grief and loss in my life. I surrender everything including my family, my plans and my work and efforts into Your loving hands. You are my Good Shepherd. You will carry me and will lead me beside quiet water. Lord, fill me with Your perfect peace which is beyond understanding and grant rest to this restless soul. Today, I am leaning on Your bosom knowing that You will take care of everything in my life and keep me successful in all things.  In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.