Rest

Rest

MY QUESTION for GOD

Why is rest important for me?

A MOMENT with GOD

The creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.

Genesis 2:1-3

It is a permanent sign of my covenant with the people of Israel. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day he stopped working and was refreshed.

Exodus 31:17

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Psalm 23:1-3

It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.

Psalm 127:2

Our world of perpetual motion creates a world of anxiety and stress. We take pride in telling each other how busy we are, and we feel vaguely guilty if we stop to relax. God did not intend for his people to live in a state of frenzied activity. From God’s own example in Genesis to the promises he makes in the New Testament, it is clear that God wants us to have rest and refreshment for our body and soul. Why would the omnipotent God of the universe rest after doing the work of creation? Surely it wasn’t because the Almighty was tired! The answer is that God, in ceasing from his work, proclaimed his rest to be holy. God knew that we would need to cease from our work to care for our physical and spiritual needs. Work is good, but it must be balanced with regular rest and attention to the health of your soul. Otherwise, you might miss the divine moments God sends your way. Make sure to carve out regular times for worship and spiritual refreshment.

DIVINE PROMISE

Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28