One of the most powerful statements written at the beginning of creation is: “And God rested on the 7th day”(Genesis 2:2) — a hint of Jubilee…
What’s even more powerful is that His Rest introduced His creation to multiplicity. It’s as if He rested, and creation went busy multiplying and subduing the earth — because in God’s divine ecosystem, rest is not a luxury. It’s a strategy.
Just as the land was commanded to rest in the seventh year (Leviticus 25), so are you invited into rhythms that defy hustle and embrace holiness. In the year of Jubilee, they weren’t told to sow or reap, yet God promised supernatural provision:
“Then I will command My blessing on you…” (Lev. 25:21)
Because when the land rests… you rise.
Rest is the womb of trust. It’s where divine harvest is incubated. It looks passive to the world, but in heaven’s economy, rest is obedience—and obedience is seed.
Rest is how you say:
“I believe God is working when I’m not.”
“I believe the blessing is built into the stillness.”
“I believe the God of Jubilee has already orchestrated my harvest.”
You don’t have to grind for what God has already graced.
The land rests. The soul rests. And Heaven releases.
This week, don’t fear the pause. Honor the stillness. That stillness is sacred ground.
The same God who commanded the land to rest is commanding your rise.
- You rise in peace.
- You rise in provision.
- You rise in purpose.
- You rise in power.
Because Heaven never stopped moving—it was provoked to act by your Rest.
By Felicia Asomaning
Founding Head/Senior Leader
Church Unplugged Inc.
churchunplugged.net
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