REST AND RECREATION
"Six
days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing
time and in harvest thou shalt rest." (Exodus 34:21)
Consider the two commandments
in this verse for meditation. There is a commandment for gainful
employment. And there is a directive for rest. While it is obligatory
that we must work, it is also important that we should rest. Rest is the
condition or state of being free from activity, movement or
disturbance. When should we rest? We are to observe rest every day,
in-between activities, and at night, when we retire to sleep. We should
also rest weekly, as we observe God’s Sabbath Day. Periodically, as we
go on holidays and vacations, we should find sufficient time to rest.
Restoration of your energy happens only through adequate rest and sleep.
Many youths jeopardize their health by compromising their rest and
recreation. Over-indulgence in watching movies, browsing the Internet
and playing video and computer games are some of the unhelpful pastimes
that tend to undermine the academic success of youths today. A good
believer will not divert time meant for worship and fellowship with
other believers to leisure. As a child of God you must learn to be
modest in all things, including how you spend your time (Colossians 4:
5).. Why not take the word of God seriously today. Rest.
Challenge: I must maintain the balance between work and rest.
Prayer: Oh God, I rest in your love.
Further reading: Exodus 20:1—-11
Quote: Learn to be modest in all things.
*This devotional was originally written by Higher Everday.For all inquiries please visit http://www.dclm.org
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