I recently heard a report of the stress
people feel in our modern times. Seems the younger generation is
feeling the greater amount of stress these days, while the older
generation does not feel the pressure as much. The report went on the
say what they discovered is the younger generation is feeling the
pressure to perform in a limited job market, while being heavy laden
with school loans. The “Baby-Boomers” as they are known, the
retiring generation, still feels the pinch of the economy, but are
not as burdened with future expectations.
While I was planning a wrap up to this
series, this verse kept coming to mind. “Let not your heart be
troubled” (John 14:27). Upon further meditation, I sensed the
notion of letting God love me. Funny, I get so concerned with loving
God and seeking him, that I have lost sight of the bigger meaning –
God wants me to relax and let him care for me.
The scriptures state this over and
over. These are just a few;
“Be still and know I am God”
“On the seventh day God rested and
declared it Holy”
“Give all your cares to the Lord,
because he cares for you”
“Do not be concerned with your day to
day living needs of food and drink”
“One moment of worry can not change a
thing”
When I meditate on the Sabbath Day, the
purpose that God designed for that day becomes clearer. The book of
Leviticus, gives the instructions for the Sabbath Day was more than a
day of rest, it was a day to let God love you.
On the seventh day, creation of the
world and everything in it was complete. God was not tired, He
rejoiced. He declared it Holy because it was a day made for us to
delight in his love. A day not to be concerned with anything else. No
harvest, No work, No preparing - just enjoying his love.
What a beautiful concept. I praise God
that he has deepened my understanding of his love. It's been my
pleasure to share this simple understanding with all of you.
May His peace be with you all as you
delight in His love!!!!
“Peace
I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I
do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be
troubled and do not be afraid” John 14:27
1 comment:
Terrie, this is exactly what we need to remember. The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. And yes, to let God love us. No effort on our part. Just let it happen, let it change our lives, and then act from that change. This post is the perfect meditation for our society of Doing rather than Being.
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