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how does this encouragement compare with jesus' invitation to 'rest' in matthew 11:28?

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Psalm 62:5-7

My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be greatly moved. In God is my salvation and my glory. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

This psalm, attributed to David, is a personal reflection on finding security and peace in God during times of distress. It's a song of trust, likely written when he faced opposition or danger, reaffirming his faith that ultimate safety comes from God alone.

What does it mean for your soul to wait silently for God alone, and how does that waiting connect with finding true rest?

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  • Matthew 11:28

    Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to him for rest.

  • Isaiah 30:15

    This passage speaks of salvation and strength found in quietness and trust.

  • Hebrews 4:9-11

    The writer discusses a 'sabbath rest' that remains for God's people, implying a spiritual tranquility.

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