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REST ON ME: EXPLORING THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY
### A Full Commentary on the Koinonia Service – Sunday, 1st March 2026
**Speaker:** Apostle Joshua Selman | Koinonia Global
INTRODUCTION: THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH AT KOINONIA
The first Sunday of March 2026 was a historic gathering at Koinonia Abuja. Thousands converged at the Chida Event Centre, Utako, while millions more connected online from nations across the globe. The atmosphere was charged with expectation as worshippers stepped into the third month of the year, believing for divine encounters and supernatural transformations.
The service was anchored on a theme that resonated deeply with the season: “REST ON ME (Exploring the Riches of His Glory).” This was not merely a title but a prophetic invitation—a call to cease from self-effort and find rest in the finished work of Christ, while simultaneously exploring the inexhaustible riches of His glory.
Apostle Joshua Selman, the founder of Koinonia Global, ministered with a depth of revelation that left no heart untouched. The message explored the intersection of rest and glory—two concepts that seem contradictory but are profoundly connected in the economy of God.
This blog post provides a comprehensive commentary on that life-changing service, drawing from the audio message now available for download.
PART ONE: THE THEME – “REST ON ME”
Understanding the Invitation
The theme “REST ON ME” is drawn from the heart of Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28-30:
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Apostle Selman opened by establishing that rest is not merely the absence of activity but the presence of trust. It is the cessation of self-reliance and the commencement of divine reliance. To rest on Jesus means to transfer the weight of your life—your worries, your struggles, your ambitions, your fears—onto the One who is fully capable of carrying them.
The Paradox of Rest and Glory
At first glance, rest and glory may seem incompatible. Glory speaks of achievement, manifestation, and the weight of divine presence. Rest speaks of stillness, surrender, and cessation. But Apostle Selman revealed that these two are actually deeply connected:
- Rest positions you to receive glory – When you cease from self-effort, you create space for God to work.
- Glory produces rest – When you encounter the weight of God’s presence, anxiety flees and peace reigns.
- Rest sustains glory – Those who do not learn to rest cannot carry lasting glory.
PART TWO: EXPLORING THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY
What Is Glory?
Apostle Selman defined glory as the visible manifestation of God’s invisible attributes. It is the weight of His presence, the radiance of His character, the demonstration of His power. In Hebrew, the word kavod literally means “weight” or “heaviness.” When God’s glory manifests, it carries weight—it changes atmospheres, transforms situations, and silences enemies.
The Riches of Glory
The phrase “riches of His glory” suggests that glory is not a single commodity but a vast treasury. There are:
- Riches of healing glory – The glory that heals the sick
- Riches of delivering glory – The glory that sets captives free
- Riches of providing glory – The glory that supplies every need
- Riches of revealing glory – The glory that unveils truth
- Riches of transforming glory – The glory that changes character
Apostle Selman emphasized that these riches are not earned but explored. You do not work for glory; you position yourself to experience it.
The Connection Between Rest and Exploration
How do you explore riches while resting? This is the paradox of the Kingdom. The world says you must strive to acquire. The Kingdom says you rest to receive. Apostle Selman explained:
- Rest creates capacity – When you are anxious, you are closed. When you rest, you open.
- Rest sharpens perception – Stillness allows you to see what you could not see when rushing.
- Rest attracts revelation – God reveals His secrets to those who wait on Him.
PART THREE: KEY REVELATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE
1. The Yoke of Jesus
Apostle Selman expounded on the concept of the yoke. In ancient times, a yoke was used to join two animals together for ploughing. When Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you,” He is inviting us into partnership. His yoke is easy because He does the heavy lifting. We simply walk beside Him.
2. Learning from the Meek and Lowly
Jesus said, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” Apostle Selman noted that meekness is not weakness but strength under control. Lowliness is not inferiority but accurate self-assessment. To learn from Jesus is to adopt His posture—complete dependence on the Father.
3. Rest for Your Souls
The soul is the seat of your mind, will, and emotions. Many people have physical rest but no soul rest. They are plagued by worry, fear, anxiety, and inner turmoil. The rest Jesus gives penetrates to the deepest part of your being.
4. The Easy Yoke and Light Burden
The yoke is easy because it is shared. The burden is light because it is carried by another. Apostle Selman challenged believers to examine what they are carrying that they were never meant to carry.
PART FOUR: DECLARATIONS FROM THE SERVICE
Based on the message, these declarations were released:
I DECLARE that I come to Jesus and receive rest for my soul!
I DECLARE that I take His yoke upon me and learn from Him!
I DECLARE that I cease from self-effort and enter into divine rest!
I DECLARE that the riches of His glory are being explored in my life!
I DECLARE that healing glory flows through my body!
I DECLARE that delivering glory sets me free from every bondage!
I DECLARE that providing glory meets every need!
I DECLARE that revealing glory opens my eyes to truth!
I DECLARE that transforming glory changes me from glory to glory!
I DECLARE that I am yoked with Jesus, and His burden is light!
I DECLARE that my soul finds rest in God alone!
I DECLARE that I carry only what I am meant to carry!
I DECLARE that rest positions me for glory!
I DECLARE that glory sustains my rest!
I DECLARE that this March, I walk in the riches of His glory!
PART FIVE: PRAYERS BASED ON THE MESSAGE
Prayer for Rest
Father, I come to You according to Matthew 11:28. I am weary and heavy laden. I lay down every burden at Your feet. I receive the rest that only You can give. Let my soul find peace in Your presence. Let my mind cease from striving. Let my emotions settle in Your love.
Prayer for the Yoke of Jesus
Lord, I take Your yoke upon me. I choose to walk beside You, not ahead of You. I surrender my plans to Your purpose. I submit my strength to Your enablement. Let Your easy yoke replace every heavy yoke I have been carrying.
Prayer to Learn from Jesus
Teach me, Lord, to be meek and lowly like You. Remove every trace of pride and self-reliance. Give me a heart that learns, a spirit that receives, and a mind that is open to Your instruction.
Prayer to Explore the Riches of His Glory
Father, I desire to explore the riches of Your glory. Open my eyes to see what I have not seen. Open my heart to experience what I have not experienced. Let the glory of healing, deliverance, provision, revelation, and transformation manifest in my life.
Prayer for Rest and Glory
Lord, let rest and glory coexist in my life. Let my rest position me for Your glory. Let Your glory sustain my rest. I receive both as gifts from Your hand.
PART SIX: SCRIPTURES FOR FURTHER MEDITATION
Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Psalm 62:1 – “Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”
Exodus 33:14 – “And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
Hebrews 4:9-11 – “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 – “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
Ephesians 3:16 – “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.”
PART SEVEN: INVITATION TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL MESSAGE
The full audio message of “REST ON ME (Exploring the Riches of His Glory)” with Apostle Joshua Selman is available for download via the link below:
Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dcl6G2Oh8_boXcMhSz0veD9YuKVBhyfR/view
Do not just read about the message; experience it. Listen attentively. Take notes. Pray through the revelations. Allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you personally.
PART EIGHT: TESTIMONIES FROM THE SERVICE
While specific testimonies from this service are still emerging, the Koinonia platform is known for documented miracles, healings, and transformations. Attendees and online participants are encouraged to share their testimonies by sending them to [email protected].
CONCLUSION: WALKING IN REST AND GLORY THIS MARCH
As we journey through March 2026, the message from this first Sunday at Koinonia serves as a compass. We are called to:
- Rest on Jesus – Cease from self-effort and trust in His finished work
- Take His yoke – Walk in partnership with Him
- Learn from Him – Adopt His posture of meekness and lowliness
- Explore the riches of His glory – Position ourselves to experience His manifold grace
This March, may you find rest for your soul. May you discover the riches of His glory. May you be transformed from glory to glory.
Hallelujah!
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