Today and tomorrow will be days off for me. I can not tell you what it means for me to be able to shut down for at least ONE FULL DAY every week. Once again, God's command to work six days and rest one shows Him to be the Genius He is!To be honest with you, a Sabbath rest was not something I have always understood or obeyed.
For years, even in ministry, felt I like it was a sin to allow a full day when:
1. I do not share my faith or invite someone to church.
2. I make myself TOTALLY unavailable to church members.
3. I don't think about our church much.
4. I do not not return phone calls or emails.
5. I do nothing but hang out with my family and play PLAYSTATION.
For years, I did not realize that the very effort (seven days a week) I was giving to my ministry was depleting me of the ability to be used more mightily for God! When I am able to disengage from my work for one full day, when I return to work, I am more revitalized, refreshed, renewed, and ready to tackle the next hill with a sharper mind and spirit! So over the years, God has challenged me and given me permission to make a sabbath a rest in my life one of the most important aspects of my life. My life, my family, and my ministry are more effective because I rest. Period. That's WHY God commanded it! Do you have a sabbath rest in your life? If so, when?
I do not observe any total day of rest. It seems like there is always something to do or somewhere to be. I know part of the reason is my inability to prioritize my schedule better. I think I need to observe a sabbath day. I get so run down by the end of the week.
Man, God is using you to speak to me lately. This messsege series and now this post. Next I need you to teach me how to be more organized.
Posted by: Brad Bobo | January 23, 2009 at 03:43 PM