It means restful peace in Hebrew. See. The begining of the bible states that God made the heavens and the earth in a day. Then light, sun, moon, stars, animals, plants, and man all in 6 days. Then he rested on the seventh day. Shabbat or Sabbath or in modern language Saturday.
He (God) later states to Moses in the dessert as one of the ten commandments to "keep the Sabbath holy, do no work, rest". Throughout the old testament (before Christ) & the new testament (Christ's life plus) keep the Sabbath day holy is spoken of several times.
In a general sense Christians can say I don't need to do that because the bible also says that whoever calls on his name and believes in his heart will be saved (often referred to as the sinners prayer).
If you look at a set of rules or laws they are generally put in place to protect us and others from harm. For example speeding. I'd prefer people travelling at lower speeds through school zones in the hopes lives are saved. I like that rule. What about drink driving. We generally say its not ok. Why? Because reflexes are slowed (as well as other stuff) and accidents causing death occur. Punishment for breaking these two laws can include fines, loss of licence and the life long conscience that you killed someone or caused them harm. Not cool.
As a busy mum I often feel unrested. Why? Because I do stuff each and every day. Important stuff.
A few months back I came into the realisation that I needed a rest (weekly) & that God told us to take a day off weekly. I was surprised how often the bible tells us to do so. Not because it will benefit God but because it will benefit us.
So. I started setting aside each (just about) Saturday to have my peaceful day of rest. Some weeks had functions on others I laid in bed for ages, sat on the couch and read the bible, watched movies with the kids etc etc etc. Not one rest day has so far looked the same.
I try get all house work done by Friday 5pm. It's meant re-organising the other work days a bit to do the work in but I manage.
Truthfully, it is such a blessed day. Hanging with those I love the most and chilling. On the inside I usually feel well rested and ready for another busy week.
Whether you are a believer in Jesus or not, take a rest day off and see what it feels like (inside). You may become convinced and get freshened up too :)
He (God) later states to Moses in the dessert as one of the ten commandments to "keep the Sabbath holy, do no work, rest". Throughout the old testament (before Christ) & the new testament (Christ's life plus) keep the Sabbath day holy is spoken of several times.
In a general sense Christians can say I don't need to do that because the bible also says that whoever calls on his name and believes in his heart will be saved (often referred to as the sinners prayer).
If you look at a set of rules or laws they are generally put in place to protect us and others from harm. For example speeding. I'd prefer people travelling at lower speeds through school zones in the hopes lives are saved. I like that rule. What about drink driving. We generally say its not ok. Why? Because reflexes are slowed (as well as other stuff) and accidents causing death occur. Punishment for breaking these two laws can include fines, loss of licence and the life long conscience that you killed someone or caused them harm. Not cool.
As a busy mum I often feel unrested. Why? Because I do stuff each and every day. Important stuff.
A few months back I came into the realisation that I needed a rest (weekly) & that God told us to take a day off weekly. I was surprised how often the bible tells us to do so. Not because it will benefit God but because it will benefit us.
So. I started setting aside each (just about) Saturday to have my peaceful day of rest. Some weeks had functions on others I laid in bed for ages, sat on the couch and read the bible, watched movies with the kids etc etc etc. Not one rest day has so far looked the same.
I try get all house work done by Friday 5pm. It's meant re-organising the other work days a bit to do the work in but I manage.
Truthfully, it is such a blessed day. Hanging with those I love the most and chilling. On the inside I usually feel well rested and ready for another busy week.
Whether you are a believer in Jesus or not, take a rest day off and see what it feels like (inside). You may become convinced and get freshened up too :)
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