And
God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all
the work of creating that he had done Genesis 2:2-3
Sometimes
it is right and appropriate to do absolutely nothing. Even God chose to
conclude his work by resting. Every
living thing needs its rest. Sleep
reverses the tiring activities of the day. Energy and vitality return to us
after a rest. Industrious, highly productive people sometimes feel guilty about
doing nothing. The last thing most people want to be is lazy. Some say, “The
devil finds work for idle hands.” But God himself has set us an example of
rest. Sometimes with our work, rest cannot always come on Sunday. But each of
us needs time when ordinary work gives way to God, the Word, and our families.
Prayer: Lord God,
teach us that it is our duty to work, and also to rest from our work. Amen
Peg Olmstead (reprinted form the Eastridge Daily Devotion book, 2008)
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