The Best Do Rest
Luke 18:1 (NKJV)
The Parable of the Persistent Widow
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,
When we think of modern public health crises, insufficient sleep probably doesn’t come to mind. But he lack of a good nights sleep is linked to an astounding number of motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, and medical and occupational errors, Feeling sleepy? Cant get enough sleep? Besides endangering yourself and others, you’re also vulnerable to the disparaging influence of discouragement.
The Best Do Rest
Vince Lombardi the American Football coach once said “Fatigue makes cowards of us all” and I can identify with this statement. How many times have you fallen vulnerable to discouragement when you’re extremely tired? Even Jesus couldn’t work 24/7. Withdrawing to a quite place, He prayed. Minds and bodies dulled from lack of sleep and constant activity are hindered from radiating God’s powerful love.
The Best Do Rest
If you’re discouraged today, set aside time from your busy schedule, and tell God how you feel. Spend time in the word. Also, get a good nights sleep. When you wake, you’ll be refreshed and energised to continue the work you’re doing for God.
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Reverend Gary Hoban
Reverend Gary Hoban is the Founder and Director of Refinery Life Australia Limited, an Australian Christian ministry committed to equipping believers, strengthening the Church and contending for the nations through biblical teaching, discipleship and prayer.
An experienced pastor, author, Bible teacher and ministry leader, Reverend Hoban has devoted his life to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, developing Christian leaders and encouraging believers to grow in spiritual maturity and biblical understanding.
His ministry experience includes serving with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Crusade Director and Training, Counselling and Discipleship Director roles, contributing to evangelism, discipleship and the equipping of Christian workers.
As the leader of Prophetic Intercessors for Australia, he encourages believers to stand in prayer for Australia and the nations, calling the Church to spiritual awakening, biblical righteousness and a renewed commitment to its God-given mission.
His international ministry includes preaching, teaching and equipping Christian communities throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, with a particular heart for strengthening local churches and developing disciples.
Reverend Hoban is the author of several Christian books, including HYBRIDS, 365 Daily Devotions, Beyond the Middle East and Contending for the Nations. His writing explores Christian discipleship, spiritual discernment, biblical prophecy, prayer and the Church's responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
Through Refinery Life Australia, he continues to develop biblical teaching resources, Christian training courses, books and digital ministry initiatives designed to make sound biblical teaching accessible to believers around the world.
His passion is to see a spiritually awakened Church, believers firmly established in God's Word, and nations transformed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
