The Joy Of Living A Finished Life

Jonathan Cahn shares how to enter into the finished work of God that leads to a fulfilled life.

No matter what you or I do, our work will never be perfect. But when we focus on God’s work in our lives, that’s where true perfection lies. God’s work finishes what we cannot. It completes our efforts. It brings wholeness to our lives.

In the book of Acts, we read about people who were alive with revival—full of the Spirit and the presence of God. It says everyone was filled with awe. That kind of awe only comes from being in the presence of God. That’s why Scripture reminds us: “Be still and know that I am God.”

We need to return to that sacred space—the Holy of Holies—the most intimate place with God. What was in the Holy of Holies? Nothing but God Himself. In the days of Jesus, even the Ark was gone. It was just God. That is the purest, holiest place—just you and God.

When you’re in that place, you experience deep peace and reverence. The Psalms often contain the mysterious word “Selah.” It likely comes from a Hebrew root meaning “to hang up” or “pause.” Imagine a harpist pausing, letting the music rest. That’s what Selah means—stop, reflect, take it in.

Your life, like the Psalms, needs these moments of Selah. To experience beauty and peace in your heart and mind, you need to pause, to rest, to be still with God.

Psalm 37 doesn’t say “sleep”—it says rest in the Lord. Falling asleep in prayer is not the same as resting in Him. True rest means being fully present, surrendering your heart in quiet trust. It’s not just resting from something, but resting in God—His peace, His love, His presence.

It’s like being wrapped in His arms, under His wings, surrounded by His faithfulness. That’s where real refreshing happens. When you know God is faithful, you can finally exhale. You’re not resting in your own strength—you’re resting in His.

When I was younger, I’d stay up late reading under the covers with a flashlight, pretending to sleep when someone came in. We do that with God too—we pretend we’re resting, but we’re just avoiding. Real rest takes time. It requires practice. But once you enter in, you won’t want to leave.

I remember going through a personal storm. Everything was chaotic. But I kept picturing Jesus saying, “Peace, be still,” just as He did on the Sea of Galilee. That image anchored me. That’s what brought peace.

Just like a home needs insulation from outside weather, your soul needs insulation from the world. Resting in God is that insulation. It’s what protects your peace, no matter what’s happening around you. It is your spiritual antidote.