Why Rest is Essential for Growth

What if the thing blocking your next level isn’t a lack of grind… but a lack of rest?

In this message, Dr. Eric Thomas unpacks God’s strategy for a factory reset — not to punish you, but to restore you deeply so He can use you greatly. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11 and Jesus’ own rhythm of withdrawing to rest, ET shows why heaven is calling you to stop worshiping hustle and start honoring rest as a spiritual strategy.

You’ll hear:
Why God told ET to separate accounts and start preparing at the end of the year for the next year
How a strategy coach put him on “idea punishment” and unlocked a new level of impact
Why Matthew 11:28–30 reveals rest as a pillar of success, not a reward after success
How Jesus often withdrew (Luke 5:16) and what that means for your schedule, your ministry, and your family

Why this season at APOC is a factory reset: reset, rest, refresh, restore
This isn’t about laziness. It’s about alignment. Before God uses you greatly, He restores you deeply.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - God Has Plans for You
01:15 - Eric’s Financial Journey
04:05 - Importance of Timely Messages
10:25 - Rest as a Strategy
13:15 - Factory Reset Concept
17:49 - Come Away and Rest
20:40 - Spiritual Discipline of Rest
21:00 - Jesus' Practice of Withdrawal
22:10 - Factory Reset Overview
27:23 - Benefits of Rest
31:15 - Significance of Rest
34:34 - Divine Reset Explained
39:50 - Eric Thomas: Lifetime Achievement Award
42:16 - Next Steps for Growth

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