The Aftermath Of Salvation Is Rest & Strength Poem by John Estipona

Why run around rather than Rest?
Why not do nothing and stays put for awhile?
Quiet down, exercise your faith and gain strength!


This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:

“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it.

Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;
therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.
For the Lord is a God of justice.

Blessed are all who wait for him! ”