Have you ever heard someone say that they wish the day had more hours? This complaint stems from the dilemma of having more things to do but seemingly very little time. We are busy and we are constantly creating more things to do with our time. The result has been fatigue, sleep deprivation, extra hours at work, more activities for the kids and very little time for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. A key component of the creation story was God’s insistence on rest. The Sabbath day was born out of God’s cosmic action in creating the earth. Over the next several weeks, we will consider the role Sabbath plays in our spiritual lives. This is not a series seeking the restoration of the Sabbath Day per se, it is an invitation to implement the beauty of Sabbath into one’s life.
Jesus was a busy man. He was so busy that he insisted on getting away to be with God. While Jesus had his run ins with his opponents over the Sabbath, he never intended for Sabbath living to be dismissed. He demonstrated the value of retreating to be with God.
God's call to be holy includes establishing a rhythm of work and rest. Some might even call walking in rhythm with God "holiness."
One of the most beautiful invitations that God has offered to his people is an offer to enjoy and delight - and to be covered - in the blessing called Rest.
Lead Me To Rest courtesy of The Acappella Company
Work productivity experts are starting to recommend that workers find time to take a nap during the work day. What research has discovered is what God knew from the beginning. Sabbath is that which restarts and recharges us to live in unison with the creator.
Come Unto Me courtesy of Take 6