"So, to rest in the Lord means basically that the obstsacle to the relationship is removed and the striving is over. I don't need to fight to gain God's attention. I already have His favor and will walk favorably with Him in the adventure of developing a personal relationship...

...Many people work for God's attention and favor instead of learning to work with God because of His favor. They become so exhausted working for Him that there's little strength left to work with Him when He opens the doors for significant service...

...Because Jesus is my righteousness, I am already accepted. From that acceptance comes favor, and that favor gives birth to authentic Christlike works of service. I serve from Him, not merely for Him. This simple progression really is the key to ministry. This was the model that Jesus gave us. He only did what He saw His Father do and said what He heard His Father say...

...Mary wasn't a nonworker. Rather she was beginning to be like her Master, who only did what He saw the Father do. Jesus was talking, so Mary set aside other distractions and sat down to listen. She was learning that working from His presence is much more effective than working for His presence." 

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