The Feast of Tabernacles serves as a foretaste of God's rest, symbolizing the Millennium, the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ as King of kings. This period is marked by a profound sense of rest, where we come out of the world for seven days, plus the Last Great Day, to picture in a small way what life will be like during that time of divine peace. However, there exists a misconception about God's rest. It is not merely a time of inactivity but a significant period tied to the concept of the Sabbath, as seen in Genesis 2, where God ceased from His physical creation on the seventh day. This rest, prefiguring the Millennium, indicates a cessation of certain activities and the beginning of godly ones, aligning with the Sabbath's purpose of stopping worldly labors to focus on divine matters. Psalm 95 directly addresses God's rest, warning against rebellion as the Israelites did during their wilderness wanderings. Their failure to heed God's voice resulted in them not entering His rest, which symbolically refers to the Promised Land but also points to a future time of divine rest. This rest, termed "menuchah" in Hebrew, means a resting place or a period of rest, derived from "nuwach," implying repose and settling down after a journey or labor. Yet, in Genesis 2, the term used is "sha'bat," meaning to cease or stop, not merely to rest, indicating that God's rest involves stopping one activity to start another, more aligned with His will. In Hebrews 3 and 4, this concept is further explored with the Greek term "katapausis," meaning cessation, contrasting with "anapausis," which implies an uplifting rest. The apostle Paul links the weekly Sabbath with the future rest of God, using "sabbatismos" to denote a cessation for God's people, suggesting that the Millennium will be a time of stopping ungodly activities and engaging in godly works. This rest is not passive; it involves active conversion of humanity, turning from rebellion to godliness, as reflected in Isaiah 56, where both Israel and Gentiles are called into this transformative period. Thus, God's rest during the Millennium, while offering peace, will be a time of great activity directed towards righteous goals. It encompasses both the saints changed to spirit and humans living during that era, all working towards conversion and holiness, ceasing from carnal ways to embrace divine purposes, ultimately finding rest for their souls as promised by Jesus Christ.

In the journey of spiritual re-creation, the concept of God's rest is pivotal, symbolizing the ultimate fulfillment of His purpose. As depicted in Genesis 2:2-3, God rested from His labor, not out of weariness, but from a sense of satisfaction in a job well done. This rest, rooted in the word "Sabbath," signifies that true rest can only occur when His will is done, either for us, in us, or through us. It is God who rests from His work in creation, taking joy and pleasure in His accomplishment, aiming to rest in us, satisfied with what He has achieved through His creative efforts. This rest is not yet fully realized, as highlighted in Hebrews 4:3 and Hebrews 3:11, where it is declared, "They shall not enter into My rest." This statement, first directed to the children of Israel in the wilderness, resulted in those over twenty years old not entering the promised rest. The author of Hebrews, referencing Psalm 95, underscores that this rest remains unattained, even in David's time and beyond, indicating that God's work continues from an indefinite past up to the present moment. The notion of rest in Hebrews 4 encompasses three symbolic dimensions: a future entering into a Sabbath rest that marks the culmination of God's purpose, the literal keeping of each Sabbath as a type of that ultimate rest, and an immediate entering into God's favor and blessing as a foretaste of what is to come. For those who are converted, they have entered into this rest, yet it points forward to a greater rest when God's spiritual labor in mankind is complete. Thus, the Sabbath serves as a time of evaluation and resolve, a moment to recharge both physically and spiritually, striving for greater satisfaction and peace by yielding to His will, though the complete rest awaits the point where God Himself is satisfied with His work in us.