Daily Devotion for January 12, 2025

 Devotion:

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Read Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-10b, 11.

The first of the two Creation stories in Genesis ends with this emphasis on rest. Included in the story is that even God rested after doing the work of Creation. As verse three is stated, the day is made holy because of the “act” of rest. So built into the Creation we are part of is rest.

When God gives the Ten Commandments to his people, the emphasis on rest is one of those commandments. Again, we see that it is rest that makes the Sabbath holy. All of the commandments are given to guide the people in how to live life at its best and rest is a key part of that life.

This rest is not just for our body. We also need to have times where we are resting our mind and spirit. You may have a heart for helping people and that is great. You certainly represent God as you do that. But even in that, you need a break sometimes. You can wear yourself out helping others because there are always needs to be met.

Think about what rest does for you. It refreshes you. It replenishes you. It revives you. After resting, you are ready to go and do again. So, get some rest!

Personal Worship Option:

Come away from your work and routines of the week and let’s worship God together this morning. It’s another way to get replenished and revived for the week ahead. I hope to see you at Christ Church today. And bring a carload!