There are 168 hours in your week. What drives you? What brings you joy? Do you feel better or worse at the end of your 168 hours of time?
Just as you and I take time to physically rest and enjoy the beauty around us we can discover the importance to STOP and find rest! This blog entry is a little bit of my take on what was shared as well as a deeper appreciation for the topic of rest.
I have done some biblical research on this idea of the Sabbath. In spiritual terms, I remember trying to cram 3-hours of research on this subject into a 30-minute sermon on the subject of rest. I spent my time reviewing content just from Hebrews 4. We know that we need a spiritual rest as well as a physical rest.
I have done some biblical research on this idea of the Sabbath. In spiritual terms, I remember trying to cram 3-hours of research on this subject into a 30-minute sermon on the subject of rest. I spent my time reviewing content just from Hebrews 4. We know that we need a spiritual rest as well as a physical rest.
The writer of Hebrews encouraged a rest that removes the temptation to think that what we do determines our value. It has more to do with trusting God’s plan for spiritual rest. When we experience trust we find meaningful relationships. Isn’t it great news that our value is not based on what we do!
For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. - Hebrews 4:10-11
When the Bible tells us that Jesus said, “come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and (He) will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
So, what’s the point?
1. Don’t place your value based in what you do.
2. Find spiritual rest in Christ!
As you conclude this article I am wanting to remind you to not just rest physically (while that is so important) but to find rest spiritually and emotionally. Go more deeply on this subject by reading on the subject, journaling, creating solitude to evaluate why you are driving and why you are running!
