Why do we enjoy breaks so much? Why is “off time” something we often enjoy? Is it because we are lazy? For some this may be the reason but not for all. Rest is something our bodies need. God programmed them like that from the very beginning. In Genesis on the seventh day God rested. He told the children of Israel to keep the Sabbath day holy. Throughout other scriptures we are encouraged to stop or slowdown. But what is the purpose resting? The following verses should help to answer this question:
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth.”Psalm 46:10
“Listen to this, O Job, Stand and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4
May we all take time to stop, rest and remember what God has done for us and how wonderful He is. Why don’t you take a minute right now just to thank Him for life.
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