Today's thought - 17 July 2026 (Rest)

 

Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat.” Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again. (1 Kings 19:5-6)

We know the story of Isaiah. He called down fire from heaven and then he prayed and it rained and then Jezebel wanted to kill him, and he fled into the wilderness. When he was at his lowest and the battles felt to much for him, God send His angel to help him and minister to him.

My verse is from Hebrews 1, and I want to show you a few things here. The author opens verses 1- 4 with at least nine descriptions of who the Son (Jesus Christ) is.

1.God spoke to us by Jesus (In these last days spoken to us by His Son)

2.Jesus is appointed heir of all things (Whom He has appointed heir of all things)

3.Jesus made the universe (Through whom also He made the worlds)

4.He is the brightness of God’s glory (Who being the brightness of His glory)

5.The image of God (The express image of His person)

6.He keeps everything by His Word (Upholding all things by the word of His power)

7.He took our sin upon Him (When He had by Himself purged our sins)

8.He sits at the right hand of God (Sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high)

9.He is higher than the angels (Having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they)

Why do you think the Holy Spirit points me to this chapter in Hebrews. It is simply this. I am at the end of my strength. My work, my responsibilities and this court battle that just keeps going has brought me to a place of exhaustion. Yesterday I just felt the weight of it all and it got to me. In this moment God moved in the most amazing and beautiful way.

I had a meeting with my manager and yes, they can see the burdens that I carry but also it is visible to others that I remain standing in the midst of my battles and I continue to look forward at what lies ahead and it impacts people around me. 

So, God (through my manager) is sending me help and they will look for someone to help me in my work. Then the Holy Spirit puts this verse before me in Hebrews 1:14, “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”.

He basically says that He has deployed His angels to help me. To help you and me for we are heirs of salvation through Jesus Christ and yes, we inherit salvation, but we also inherit the tribulation and the battles. 

God shows me who He is in the first four verses stating what He is already doing and that He is in our battles with us and His angels will help and assist us (minister).

The Greek word for "ministering" is leitourgika, which implies performing a service or duty. The "heirs of salvation" refers to all believers who have placed their faith in Jesus.

So, adding to yesterday, Jesus is the son of God who sits on the right hand of God interceding for us. He spoke the universe into existence, and He brings the dry bones to life. He will speak life over your situation, and He will anoint you with the oil of gladness and finally He will send His angels to minister to you.

My dear friend, we serve a mighty and powerful God who gave His life for us. Whose Spirit dwells in us, who is in it with us. This boat we are on is not a cruise ship, it is a battleship and the one who keeps it afloat is a star breathing, life giving, judgement loving God who will never leave you or forsake you and He goes before you.

So, cast you troubles over the boat (your burdens) and trust Him with all your heart. Take a moment and just rest and nourish your body with food and your soul with the Word. His promises stand and He will move your mountains.

Have an awesome day, my friend.