The Paradox of Pain & Rest

From our perspective, pain seems at odds with rest. But is it possible to experience rest when your body or mind is wracked with pain? In an earthly sense, it may seem impossible. But when we allow our pain to drive us to the comfort, strength, and hope of Jesus, he tells us that we will find rest in him. In fact, it may very well be that the pain we long to be free from can become a conduit to knowing and experiencing the true rest of our Savior.