SWEET REST

Genesis 2.2,3 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.  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.

People today live fast-paced lives in a hurry-scurry world.  When asked how things are going, they often begin citing a long list of jam-packed activities that consume their waking hours.  There is always more to do and little or no time to rest. 

On the other hand, God showed the importance of “Rest”.  Yes, He did His work; but when it was complete, he rested.  After six days of work, God rested and we can learn a lot from that.  If resting is good for God, I know it is good for us. 

I experienced a special kind of rest last week.  My Mom, Aunt and Uncle came to visit us here in Texas.  There was little planned to do.  We just sat and talked and rested.  Our time on the front porch was uniquely enjoyable.   No work.  No labor.  There were even times of silence.  It was rest in its purest form.

When was your last time to sit on the porch and just do nothing but rest?