Daily Devotion, September 22, 2020

 

Devotion: Read Genesis 1:31-2:3.

Six times in this process of creation God stopped, looked over his handiwork and saw that it was good. On that final inspection he actually pronounced his work as "very good.” We learn from God that he stops periodically in the creation process to evaluate his work. Are we able to look at the work we do, the goals we accomplish, the relationships we build and say, "This is good!" or "This is very good!"? It’s good to take time periodically to evaluate ourselves.

Then on the seventh day of Creation God rested from all his work and declared that day holy. God didn’t need a day off because He was exhausted! God wanted to instruct us by showing us a pattern of work and rest for our existence on earth. God’s setting apart the seventh day models the weekly rest and worship we need. The purpose of Sabbath is not simply to renew ourselves so that we can be more productive during the rest of the week. It is a time set aside to enjoy God and the life he has given us. It is a time when we are set free from anything that keeps us bound up - or maybe I should say wound up! We too should find the time to rest and reflect after a period of work. This period of rest will renew our bodies, souls, and spirits. Personal Worship Option: Do you find a time to rest and reflect after a period of work? Follow God’s pattern of reflecting, resting, and refreshing.