" . . . Jacob shall return, have rest and be at ease; no one shall make him afraid."
Do you know that there is nothing wrong with the faithful church being "at ease"? After all, we rest our souls in Jesus--trusting Him alone for our right standing with God; we take a Sabbath rest every Sunday; we rest from all works-righteousness; and we have eternal rest in heaven throughout eternity.
Sloth and indolence is not being "at ease"; but true faith in the Redeemer *is*. Therefore, do not feel guilty because you are feeling "at ease," and are not "afraid" of anything. These (guilt) feelings belong to those who trust in themselves, or something else. They are not the realm of those who repose their souls in Christ.
[Puritan quote of the day: "For the bent and desires of the will carry the whole man with it." --Richard Sibbes, in "Glorious Freedom"]
