Entrusted: Your First 35 Days as a Steward

Day 17 of 35 · Week 3: Stewardship of Time and Discipline

Rest Is Holy

On the seventh day, God rested. Not because He was tired. God does not get tired. He rested to set a pattern for us.

Later, God gave His people the Sabbath. One day in seven to stop working, rest, and remember who provides. It was a gift to people who had been slaves in Egypt. Slaves never got a day off. Free people do.

Jesus said the Sabbath was made for people, not people for the Sabbath. Rest is not a rule meant to burden you. It is a gift meant to restore you.

Rest is also an act of faith. When you stop working for a day, you are saying that God holds your life together, not you. The world will keep turning if you stop. Your provision comes from Him.

Many new believers bring the restless habits of the old life with them. Always on. Always busy. Always afraid of falling behind. But stewardship includes rest. A steward who burns out cannot serve the Owner well.

Rest does not have to be complicated. Set aside a regular day, or even half a day, to stop ordinary work. Worship with your church. Enjoy a meal. Take a walk. Sleep. Delight in God and in the people you love.

Rest is not wasted time. It is time given back to the One who owns it.

Pray

God, thank You for the gift of rest. I confess that I often act as if everything depends on me. Teach me to stop, to trust You, and to enjoy the life You have given me. Amen.

Today's Scripture (NIV)

• Genesis 2:2-3
• Exodus 20:8-11
• Mark 2:27