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As the Sunday feast approaches, let’s think about rest.
On the 6th day, God created human beings:
So God created human beings in his own image.
In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!
And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day. Genesis 1:27, 31 NLT
Then God blessed the 7th day:
So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. Genesis 2:1-3 NLT
Are you seeing what I’m seeing?
The first thing God gave His newly created people was a night of rest.
The second thing He gave them was a day of rest.
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For the next 24 hours, may God help you engage in true Sabbath rest.
May you unhitch from the daily burden, the daily yoke,
and the daily concerns that are yours.
May you pause long enough to pray,
be present enough to enjoy another’s company,
and slow down enough to rest.
And above all, may you worship the One who gave you the Sabbath.
Sleep well!
Susie Larson
