The book of Genesis tells us that, when God created humankind, God made them in the image of God. That means that, at our core, we are meant to be like God. As we talked about a couple of weeks ago, God's nature is a loving relationship. Because we are made in the image of God, we are meant to be in loving relationships with God and with one another.
Because we are made in the image of God, we are also people who seek to create as God has created. We, of course, are limited in our ability to create. We cannot create an entire universe as God has done, but we attempt to create things that capture the beauty and power of God's creation. As we live and create, there is something important for us to remember. When God was finished creating all things, God rested. In the Law, the people of Israel were commanded to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy. How much do we struggle with this seemingly simple command to rest in worship? In our busy, 24/7 culture, Sabbath has ceased to be about rest and has become the day into which we cram everything that we haven't been able to accomplish during the rest of the week - chores, cleaning, sports, recreation, hobbies, recorded TV shows. We have neglected our need to truly rest - something we need to be healthy and whole.
Thoughts to ponder: How do you rest? How do you keep the Sabbath holy? How does it feel to rest? Do you get enough sleep at night? What things compete to fill the Sabbath time in your life? Do you ever feel guilty for taking time to rest? What one thing can you do to make more time for rest and Sabbath in your life?
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