Take Your Days Off
By David Chadwick
After creating everything in the world in six days, God rested (Genesis 2:2-3). That’s notbecause God needed it. He neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4). His creative energy is inexhaustible.
God rested on the seventh day for your benefit. He modeled for all humanity the proper balance between work and rest. If you work six days, then rest on the Sabbath. After six days of rigorous work, then take your day off.
Humans are not machines. You were not created by the Almighty to work ceaselessly.
In fact, success depends on rest.
Archers know this truth. To make sure their bows can shoot arrows with exactness, they regularly release the string’s tension. After a period of rest, the bow is then retightened. Greater accuracy depends on giving the string regular rest.
Violinists also know this truth. For a violin to play its best, the strings must be loosened regularly. When they are tightened again, they produce the most beautiful music possible. The violin’s most thrilling sound demands the strings receive needed rest.
You need to learn this truth as well. If you are burning the candle at both ends, you aren’t as bright as you think you are. You will eventually become frazzled and break down.
Take your day off. The Sabbath is a different day from others. Get away from your daily drudgery. Have some fun. Do things you love to do. Spend time worshiping God. Be with your family and special friends. Get renewed.
As an old proverb says, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
It’s an obvious truth seen in many phases of life.
Plus, God said we are to rest (Exodus 20:8-11).
Now, what’s your excuse?
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