There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his (Hebrews 4:9, 10 NIV).
Jesus Christ finished his work.
He did everything necessary to take away your sins once and for all. Jesus put it this way in his high priestly prayer: "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began" (John 17:4, 5).
God the Father answered Jesus' prayer. He exalted him to the highest place - the right hand of the Father.
He is seated there now.
What does this mean for you?
First, there is nothing more to do concerning your sins. Jesus has done it all. The fact that Jesus is seated at the right hand of his Father is proof.
The writer of Hebrews didn't want his readers to miss this point. For example, when comparing Jesus to the Levites, he explained that Jesus "has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself" (Hebrews 7:27). There is no need for Jesus to get up from his seated position.
This means you can rest. Here is Jesus' promise to all who come to him: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28, 29).
Are you weary and burdened? That's not God's desire for you. He wants you to rest. You can because Jesus has already done the work.
Your sins are forgiven. You are righteous in God's sight. He loves you and accepts you. Believe it and take a rest in him. It's time.
In Him,
Bob Christopher