God planned rest for the weary soul, the one whose energy is spent, whose mind is full to the brim with responsibilities, cares and burdens, and a to-do list that runneth over.
He gives us Sabbath.
For the Jewish people, preparations are made the day before; work will be laid aside. The candles will be lit at sundown and Sabbath declared as the prayer is recited:
Sometimes the running to and fro, the busy schedules, the work that simply never gets finished become more than we can bear.
Sometimes the cares of life, the search for happiness, the seeking after something else, something more, pulls our minds into the darkness, and the road ahead looks fearful.
Sometimes the effort to be perfect or, at the very least acceptable, and the striving to be all things to all people weighs us down.
We realize we cannot finish the tasks. We are depleted.
We forget Adonai our God is Sovereign Lord of the universe. And Sovereign Lord over us.
And so Sabbath comes to offer rest.
This day, take off the backpack of overload. Rest in the completed grace of Jesus’s full salvation. Trust the Father with the ones you love. Believe He has a plan and is working all things for your good and His glory.
He is the Shepherd and we shall not want. He is our Peace and our Righteousness and offers Himself to us. He is the God who sees us right where we are. He is the One who loves us with a tender compassion and mercies inexhaustible.
Rest today, dear one. Rest in Him.
Come to me and I will give you rest—all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear my yoke—for it fits perfectly—and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens. –Matthew 11:28-30, Living New Testament
Sunday grace.
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