Rest for the Weary Soul
04/05/2025
“The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”
– Exodus 33:14 NIV
Moses had just experienced one of the most intense moments of his leadership. The Israelites had sinned greatly by worshiping the golden calf, and Moses was in the middle of trying to intercede for them, asking God not to abandon His people. It’s in this moment of uncertainty and pressure that God responds with one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture: “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Notice God didn’t promise an easy journey, He didn’t say the problems would disappear. What He did promise was His Presence, and in that presence, rest.
If we are honest, there are seasons in life when we all feel like Moses. Overwhelmed, unsure of what’s next, or carrying burdens heavier than we can bear. Maybe you’re walking through a valley of illness, a season of transition, a fractured relationship, or financial stress. Like Moses, you’ve pleaded, “Lord, I don’t want to go unless You go with me.”
And God answers today the same way He did then: “My Presence will go with you.”
This kind of rest isn’t just physical. It’s soul-level peace. It’s the deep assurance that no matter how uncertain the road, you’re not walking it alone. This rest is rooted in trust, a calm that comes not from the absence of trouble but from the closeness of the One who leads you through it.
A friend once shared how, during the darkest time of her life, losing her spouse unexpectedly, she would wake up in the middle of the night wrapped in anxiety. But she would sit still, whisper the name of Jesus, and in the silence, she would feel Him near. The pain didn’t vanish, but His presence became her rest.
Here are some steps you can start today to help you feel His presence and His peace.
Pause and reflect
Take five quiet minutes today to sit in God’s presence without distractions. Breathe deeply and invite Him into your space.
Pray intentionally
Ask God to help you sense His nearness in the areas where you feel weary or uncertain.
Carry a reminder
Write Exodus 33:14 on a notecard or in your phone and read it whenever anxiety starts to rise.
Encourage someone else
Share this verse with a friend who’s walking through a hard time.
Don’t rush past this promise. Let God’s presence be your priority today. Whatever you face, pause and ask: “God, are You with me?” Then choose to trust that He is, and rest in that truth.
Father, thank You for the promise of Your presence. In a world full of noise and constant striving, I long for the rest that only You can give. Teach me to walk closely with You, to lean into Your guidance, and to trust Your timing. Help me let go of what I can’t control and find peace in knowing You are always near. Go with me today, Lord—and let my soul find rest in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”
– Exodus 33:14 NIV
Moses had just experienced one of the most intense moments of his leadership. The Israelites had sinned greatly by worshiping the golden calf, and Moses was in the middle of trying to intercede for them, asking God not to abandon His people. It’s in this moment of uncertainty and pressure that God responds with one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture: “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Notice God didn’t promise an easy journey, He didn’t say the problems would disappear. What He did promise was His Presence, and in that presence, rest.
If we are honest, there are seasons in life when we all feel like Moses. Overwhelmed, unsure of what’s next, or carrying burdens heavier than we can bear. Maybe you’re walking through a valley of illness, a season of transition, a fractured relationship, or financial stress. Like Moses, you’ve pleaded, “Lord, I don’t want to go unless You go with me.”
And God answers today the same way He did then: “My Presence will go with you.”
This kind of rest isn’t just physical. It’s soul-level peace. It’s the deep assurance that no matter how uncertain the road, you’re not walking it alone. This rest is rooted in trust, a calm that comes not from the absence of trouble but from the closeness of the One who leads you through it.
A friend once shared how, during the darkest time of her life, losing her spouse unexpectedly, she would wake up in the middle of the night wrapped in anxiety. But she would sit still, whisper the name of Jesus, and in the silence, she would feel Him near. The pain didn’t vanish, but His presence became her rest.
Here are some steps you can start today to help you feel His presence and His peace.
Pause and reflect
Take five quiet minutes today to sit in God’s presence without distractions. Breathe deeply and invite Him into your space.
Pray intentionally
Ask God to help you sense His nearness in the areas where you feel weary or uncertain.
Carry a reminder
Write Exodus 33:14 on a notecard or in your phone and read it whenever anxiety starts to rise.
Encourage someone else
Share this verse with a friend who’s walking through a hard time.
Don’t rush past this promise. Let God’s presence be your priority today. Whatever you face, pause and ask: “God, are You with me?” Then choose to trust that He is, and rest in that truth.
Father, thank You for the promise of Your presence. In a world full of noise and constant striving, I long for the rest that only You can give. Teach me to walk closely with You, to lean into Your guidance, and to trust Your timing. Help me let go of what I can’t control and find peace in knowing You are always near. Go with me today, Lord—and let my soul find rest in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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