17 April 2026 Word by Senior Pastor, Pastor Darien Choo

Today’s Inspiration: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28 NIV I always wonder why this verse had always brought comfort, hope, peace and healing to many souls. It is because most people likely to seek God when they are fully burnt out, at their wits end, or in a hopeless situation. Jesus said,” In this world you will have trouble but be of cheer for He has overcome the world.” John 16:33 Christ is our hope.

Rest is not just about sleeping but putting God first in all things in our lives in prayer, intimacy and relationship with Christ. Matthew 6:33 Remember that God didn’t created man first before all providence but rather He created all that we need before putting His breath in us to be a spiritual being. The world brings stress but God’s kingdom blesses. Jesus said,”Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”Matthew 11:29-30 Time with God is true rest for our souls. Prioritize His precious blessed time. In Him is the fountain of life and in His light we see light.

Prayer: O Lord my God, forgive me if I have not put you first in all things. Lead me to set apart my time and day for you alone in prayer, petitions and thanksgiving in my heart. For faith comes from hearing, hearing the Word of God. I choose to seek your face and your rest for my soul. Restore my soul with new strength, for those wait upon you shall mount on wings like the eagles, they shall run and not feel weary, walk and not faint in Jesus Name, Amen.