JULY - MY MONTH OF EXPERIENCING SUPERNATURAL REST

JULY – MY MONTH OF EXPERIENCING SUPERNATURAL REST

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Matthew 11:28-30

Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:9-11, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Kings 5:4

INTRODUCTION:
Rest is one of the most powerful yet often neglected gifts that God has given His children. It is more than the cessation of work or physical sleep—it is a divine positioning of the soul in trust, peace, and assurance in God. Many people today live under mental stress, spiritual fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and physical strain, not because God wants it so, but because they have not yet learned to enter His rest.

Jesus offers a clear and compelling invitation in Matthew 11:28–30. He calls the weary, the burdened, and the overwhelmed to come and find rest in Him. This rest is not earned through effort, but received through surrender. It’s an inward stillness that transcends external circumstances. God’s supernatural rest brings calm in the midst of storms, clarity in confusion, and peace during life’s chaos.

The month of July, being the seventh month, prophetically symbolises completion and perfection. As God completed creation on the seventh day and rested, so also He wants His people to walk in finished works. This season is your divine opportunity to experience supernatural rest in every area of your life—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. God is calling you to step away from striving and step into His divine ease.

1. SUPERNATURAL REST COMES FROM INTIMACY WITH CHRIST
Rest is not found in a location, vacation, or ritual—it is found in relationship with the Person of Jesus Christ. True rest begins when we come to Him, surrendering our burdens, and learning from Him.

a) Rest Is a Gift for the Weary (Matthew 11:28)
Jesus makes a personal call to those who are tired and heavy-laden with life’s troubles. His rest brings refreshing, healing, and strength.

b) His Yoke Is Easy, His Burden Is Light (Matthew 11:29–30)
When we take His yoke, we exchange our self-imposed burdens for His divine strength. Obedience to Him brings rest, not pressure.

c) Rest Begins with Coming to Jesus Personally (John 14:27)
Peace and rest are not found in things, but in Christ. He gives a peace that the world cannot give and that circumstances cannot steal.

d) We Find Rest When We Abide in Him Daily (John 15:5)
The secret to a restful life is abiding in Christ. When we stay connected to Him, His life flows into us, and our labours become fruitful.

Biblical Example: Mary of Bethany chose to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen, while Martha was distracted with much serving. Mary found rest and commendation (Luke 10:38–42).

2. SUPERNATURAL REST FLOWS FROM TRUSTING GOD’S PROMISES
Faith is the key to divine rest. When we believe God's Word and trust in His faithfulness, we are freed from anxiety, fear, and striving.

a) God’s Promises Are Anchors for the Soul (Hebrews 4:1–3)
Those who believe in God’s Word enter His rest. Faith silences worry and aligns the heart with peace.

b) Trust in God Calms the Heart and Mind (Isaiah 26:3)
Perfect peace is reserved for those who fix their thoughts on God. Trust brings mental stability and spiritual calmness.

c) God’s Presence Guarantees Rest (Exodus 33:14)
God told Moses, “My Presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” Divine companionship is the pathway to divine calm.

d) Rest Is Not Laziness—It’s Confidence in God’s Work (Psalm 127:1–2)
Working without God leads to frustration. When we let God build, we sleep in peace because He takes over the burden.

Biblical Example: Joseph experienced rest in God’s promises even through hardship. He was not anxious about his future because he trusted the God who gave the dream (Genesis 37–50).

3. ENTERING GOD’S REST REQUIRES A CONSCIOUS DECISION
Rest is available to all, but not all enjoy it. It must be deliberately embraced through faith, surrender, and discipline.

a) Strive to Enter God’s Rest (Hebrews 4:9–11)
We must fight to stay in rest by fighting unbelief and distractions. Rest takes spiritual discipline in a noisy world.

b) Lay Aside Every Anxiety and Burden (1 Peter 5:7)
You must make a choice to cast your burdens on the Lord, knowing He cares deeply for you.

c) Develop the Discipline of Quietness Before God (Psalm 46:10)
Being still before God enables you to hear His voice and receive divine strategy. Stillness is not inactivity; it is intentional awareness of God.

d) Reject the Culture of Overwork and Restlessness (Ecclesiastes 2:22-23)
The world glorifies hustle and stress. But God offers supernatural productivity without burnout.

Biblical Example: David, even in times of war, often paused to seek God, worship, and rest in His presence (Psalm 62:1-2).

4. REST IS A SIGN OF GOD’S ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPLETION
When God brings you to rest, it is because He has completed something in your life. Rest is often the evidence of divine fulfilment.

a) Rest Follows Divine Fulfilment (Genesis 2:1-2)
After finishing creation, God rested. When God finishes His work in your life, rest follows.

b) God Establishes and Settles Those Who Wait on Him (1 Peter 5:10)
After suffering, God brings a settling and restful season. You won’t struggle forever.

c) God Grants Rest from Warfare and Struggles (1 Kings 5:4)
Solomon testified that the Lord gave him rest on every side—no adversary, no evil occurrence. That is divine rest.

d) Peace Is the Signature of Divine Completion (Philippians 4:7)
When God is working, He gives peace beyond understanding. His peace guards your heart and mind.

Biblical Example: Solomon built the temple in peace because God gave him rest from all enemies, unlike his father David (1 Kings 5:4).

CONCLUSION:
The rest that Jesus offers is not temporary relief—it is a permanent posture of peace in God’s presence. Supernatural rest enables you to do more with less struggle. It allows you to focus, hear God more clearly, and walk in divine ease and fulfilment. Rest is the portion of those who walk with God.

This month of July, God is inviting you to embrace His rest. Let go of every burden, mental strain, and spiritual exhaustion. God is not calling you to strive, but to trust. Let Him perfect that which concerns you. As you walk in intimacy with Christ, believe His promises, make the decision to rest, and allow Him to finish His work, your life will be marked by peace, progress, and divine completion.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I lay every burden before You; give me supernatural rest on all sides.
2. Father, teach me to trust Your promises and walk in Your peace daily.
3. Holy Spirit, help me to abide in Christ and live a restful, fruitful life.
4. Deliver me from every spirit of restlessness and mental weariness.
5. Let this month of July bring divine completion and establishment in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare, this is my month of supernatural rest—no more struggle or weariness!
2. The peace of God will rule my heart, and anxiety will have no place in me!
3. Every area of my life still under pressure shall enter divine settlement!
4. I will operate from a place of spiritual rest and divine productivity!
5. The Lord shall perfect and complete all that concerns me this month, in Jesus’ name!