Meditated on: Genesis 2: 1-3
Thoughts: (generally these are taken straight out of my personal journal that I keep with me during my devotional).
I am so impressed with the concept of God resting. This is God we are talking about after all. After devoting an entire day to each of His amazing creations; Day and Night, Waters and Heavens, Earth, etc., He takes an equal portion of time to rest.
I wonder if He was resting not out of fatigue (what a ludicrous thought), but making an opportunity to enjoy what He had accomplished, to revel in the beauty of a finished product. What a stunning implication for those of us living in a culture that pride's itself on 10-hour workdays and prioritizing work over family, friends, and certainly rest.
I am so, so thankful my Father that You have given me work that helps me experience rest. Housekeeping is unglamorous and dirty and exhausting. But, at the end of the day, I can truly confess that I feel like I have done something worth while. May You bless my family and friends with this same sense of accomplishment, whatever You have called them to. For me, it is being independent, doing my own thing. For others it will be a desk or a truck or a playground. Help me do something I am proud of and can revel in, perhaps as You did when You saw Creation.
Abigail,
ReplyDeleteSo encouraging to me that you are continuing to walk along the narrow path that leads to life and growing in maturity. Good reflections. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
Jim!!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to hear from you! I hope you and your beautiful wife are doing well. Thank you so much for your encouragement, it means a TON coming from you! Jason and I consider you 'the' mentor of our college experience and still talk about ideas that you introduced to us.