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“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

There is so much going on in the world these days. There seems to be a need for us to be busy all the time. People cram their schedules with so many appointments, that they often spend almost every waking hour in meetings. Oh, yes, and the so-called cell phones have become babysitters to children and bosses of adults.

We seem to always be racing against the clock, running from one appointment to another, reminding ourselves we are going to be late if we do not rush. And then, once the day is over and we get to bed, we lie down pre-planning what will be on our schedule for the next day. It is a vicious cycle, like a hamster wheel, and most of us are guilty of it.

Have you noticed how everything needs a resting time, though? Babies need naps; machines need to be oiled and turned off from time to time to not overheat; and even the land needs to rest between harvests. If you take a historical voyage through the Bible, you will find that REST was something ordained by God, so that man would not feel exhausted and struggle to function. God Himself took a day off after He spent six days working on His creation. On that seventh day, He rested.

There are a few accounts of the word Sabbath in the Bible. Sabbath means to rest, to pull away, to unplug from one’s responsibilities, so body, mind and soul can be renewed. Research proves that rest does wonders for our physical and emotional health.

Are you feeling tired and struggling to get from one day to another? Perhaps this is a good time for you to put aside all your gadgets and busy schedule, and plan some “me time” for yourself – a time to just let your body recover from all the busyness you submit it through daily. Remember how precious you are to God and that He wants the best for you. In turn, when you are fully rested, you will also be able to give Him your best by offering Him praise and worship with a clear mind: your utmost for His glory. Sometimes, our best comes out of our rest.

“Dear Lord, we want to offer You our very best. Help us to rest in You.”

For His Glory

 
Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life