“There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.” Hebrews 4:9-10

Paul here is not talking about Christian service. Serving Jesus (Sunday School teacher, greeter, mowing the church lawn, witnessing, pastor, etc.) is a privilege.

What Paul is talking about is works to improve our position with God. There is nothing you can do to improve your position with God. You position before God is in Christ. You can’t do better than that. You can’t make God love you more than He already does. His love is prefect and is demonstrated in the Cross.

For me, when I realized this a few years ago, it was as if a great weight was lifted from my shoulders. Perhaps today you are carrying that weight? All you need to is to set it at Jesus feet and enter into His rest. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?