12 Bible Verses about Rest
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to rest can feel almost impossible. However, the Bible offers profound insights into the importance of rest for our bodies, minds, and spirits. Here are 12 encouraging Bible verses that emphasize the significance of rest and finding peace in God.
1. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
2. Psalm 23:1-3
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”
3. Exodus 33:14
“The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”
4. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
5. Hebrews 4:9-11
“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest…”
6. Isaiah 40:30-31
“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
7. Psalm 127:2
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.”
8. Mark 6:31
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’”
9. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.”
10. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
11. Psalm 62:1
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”
12. Jeremiah 6:16
“This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls...’”
These verses remind us that rest is not just a physical necessity but a spiritual one as well. In our moments of weariness, we can turn to God for comfort and assurance. Embrace the gift of rest, knowing that it’s a vital part of our relationship with Him.