“And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.” Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭14:9-13‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/bible/59/rev.14.9-13.esv

All,

This stands out because John says, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”  Rest seems kind of benign with all the other wonderful things of life, but when we don’t have it, it’s all we want at that moment. The Bible says many times that only God can give true rest. Have you experienced that? Augustine said, “Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.”  This passage shows a contrast with those who don’t worship God, “they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.”  Please pray that we and our friends find our rest in “Thee”.  Please pray for the 6 CLC groups that are being formed.