Be still, and know that I am God! Psalm 46:10
A rest-less work style produces a restless person. We do not rest because our work is done; we rest because God commanded it and created us to have a need for it. Gordon MacDonald
When asked how they are doing, many will tell you that they are “busy,” “behind,” “treading water,” or just “trying to get ahead.” Chances are you have never heard anyone respond “I’m well rested.” The rhythm of our lives seems to get faster and faster each passing year and yet in the midst of our crazy busy culture God commands us to “be still” and rest in Him. At first when we are told in Scripture to rest at first it seems like just one more thing to add to our schedule. But rest isn’t about adding, it’s about stopping what you are doing.
Don’t ignore God and His commands. You’re just not that important. Jesus, the Son of God, was our example of rest. Even with His limited time of ministry (3 years to change history), He frequently found time to rest. Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31.
Truly resting fills us up physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This weekend and each weekend find time to rest. It’s God’s idea and you need it! For more on the importance of rest and how it impacts your life, I encourage you to read Margin by Richard Swenson and Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley.
