The Lord has defined many different actions for us to take and not to take in His Word. One of the most popularly known things He has told us is to work six days and rest on the seventh.
It’s interesting how America at one point and time was very deliberate in following God’s advice. Slowly and steadily when God became less of the focus and money and greed took His place, how quickly things have changed.
It’s now commonplace to see businesses and people from all different backgrounds embracing the seven day work week. No longer do we place the wisdom of God above all other things because sin has replaced our obedience with the lust for money and desire.
It’s unwise to ignore God’s wisdom in any shape or form. When He tells us to work six days and rest on the seventh, He’s instructing us for our own good. He knows what’s best for us and why we should be resting on that seventh day.
First off, it’s guaranteed time spending it with the Lord without distractions. Second of all, it’s an opportunity for people of the church to join together and worship Him. Thirdly, this time should be spent with family and friends to ensure there’s at least once a week when valuable time can be assured with the ones you love.
In today’s world, the idea of having time set aside for God, church, family, and friends seems nonexistent and unimportant.
When we lose sight of God’s wisdom for our lives, we not only suffer as individuals, but those around us lose something as well. Let us all hold on tight to His wisdom and let no man or sin cause us to stumble.
Exodus 34:21 “Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest. (NIV)
Published: Monday, September 23, 2019