ALL ROUND REST: TIME TO FORTIFY.

ALL ROUND REST: TIME TO FORTIFY. 

This week has been declared our season of "All Round Rest".

But, have you ever noticed that the best time to prepare for a storm is when the sun is shining and winds are calm?

There is a beautiful piece of wisdom found in 2 Chronicles 14:6 KJV:

"And he built fenced cities in Judah: 

for the land had rest, and he had no war in those years; 

because the LORD had given him rest."

When King Asa was blessed with a season of peace and rest, he did not just sit back and take it easy. 

He did not use his quiet years to slack off. 

Instead, he used that beautiful window of rest to build thick walls, fortify cities, and strengthen his kingdom.

He knew a timeless truth: 

"You don't build the fortress while the enemy is already knocking on the door".

Because he used his peaceful years wisely, when a massive trial eventually did come, his people were ready, secure, and unshakable.

What a powerful reminder for us today! 

God gives us seasons of rest not just for comfort, but for fortification.

Let’s not waste our quiet seasons. Use them to:

✨ Deepen your prayer life.

✨ Build healthy habits.

✨ Strengthen your relationships.

✨ Anchor your faith firmly in His Word.

When you fortify your heart during seasons of peace, you ensure that no matter what unexpected storm comes tomorrow, your fortress is already standing.

Wishing you all a blessed, peaceful, and productive week ahead.

Let us know what you think. Comment below. 

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)