“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but He rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” (Exodus 20:8-11)
Sabbath rest, Moses is reminded, was instituted by God from the very beginning of time. It was modeled by Him and commanded by Him. It is a universal principle and essential to the balance of life. Many times in the Scripture those who have ignored this command have found themselves on the wrong side of the Lord. We are not wired for 24/7 work. It is disobedience to the Lord and contrary to the way you were designed to blow off this directive.
Life can be hectic…this is true. Schedules can sometimes take over and we find ourselves on the short end of rest, but we must do all within our power to keep a rhythm of work and rest in our lives.
Today, on this first Sunday of Spring take a deep breath. Close your eyes and take a Sabbath moment. God is good and longs for you to regularly rest in Him.
Blessings!