Genesis 2:2 (KJV) “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had made; and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made.”
The LORD our God is a Perfect FINISHER. The phrase “God ended his work” emphasizes completion and perfection. Creation was not abandoned midway; it was brought to a full, intentional conclusion. Everything He made was complete, sufficient, and lacking nothing. In same vein, “The One who calls you by name is trustworthy and will thoroughly complete His work in you” (1Th 5:24; TPT). The end of the matter of concern in your life shall be better than the beginning, in Jesus precious name (Eccl. 7:8). The LORD our God does not start what He will not finish. We can trust Him with the full course of our lives and callings.
Now, the Bible tells us that when God ended His work which He had made, He rested. God’s rest was not due to fatigue. The Bible says, “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary?” (Isa 40:28; KJV). God’s rest was a rest of satisfaction, delight, and cessation. For humans, constant labour without physical rest contradicts God’s design. Rest renews strength, restores focus, and reorients us to God. It is important to balance diligence with rest, avoid burnout. Sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is to rest in God’s finished work. Salvation is not achieved by endless works, but by resting in what Christ has already completed (John 19:30). Hallelujah!
Written by: Andrew A. Esemudje