Rest

Its funny how we don't see the value of rest.

God sees and has always seen the value of it. We don't appreciate the gift rest is. In the old testament they even had a day commanded just for rest. God rested after 6 days of creating the Earth. He was satisfied and He rested.

How often do we feel satisfied with our work and rest? Its true the Bible commands hard work. Paul says in his writings if you don't work, you don't eat. Soloman refers the toils of work under the sun. Colosianns tells us that whatever we do in word or deed to do all to the Lord. So yes we should work hard, but how many times does Jesus say come to me and I will give you rest.

Rest is a precious gift. Being content and resting. Spending time in quiet and peace heals us so much. I am the world's worst at scheduling every free moments I have. We want to do everything, see everybody, and never let anyone down. We want to be all we can be and help everyone. Its a noble ambition at times but it wears us out. Often that quiet time with God gets lost. Remember He says, "be still and know that I am God."  That's a pretty direct command. Also our bodies are made for rest. When we don't rest, we are tired and warn down. How effective can we be when we are exhausted? Temptation seeks in easier and we aren't glorifying God is all we do.

I challenge us all to take time to rest. If you are like me and you like to have your calender full, then perhaps it will taking putting rest and quiet time on your calender. Remember Jesus is our example and He took time away from everyone and all the distractions to rest and refocus. Cant we do the same :)