HEALTHY REST

Bible Health - In genesis (1st. Book in the Bible), 1:31 says:"And God saw every thing that he had made, and

behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day." This is the record of the last

day of creation. After the Lord had finished his creative work, he beheld all that had accomplished and

was satisfied. He was very pleased indeed with his work. Do you ever feel that way too? It is a God given

pleasure to have worthy goals and to work hard and persevering at it (Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it

with thy might...- Ecclesiastes 9:10). I particularly enjoy looking back at a well done job - weather it be

something visible like a well cared for Garden or any other project. Even a situation that I helped a friend with

and feel pleased with it. I must confess, the outcome is not always what I expected. Nevertheless, I always do my best!

The Biblical record follows: "And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made." Genesis 2:1,2

No matter how busy or stressful your situation may be, it is very important to your health, to take a break. To rest as God did after creating all things. Unlike some people who will work almost day and night to accomplish something without any break-that is one of the worst things you can do for your health, not giving your body proper rest. We should respect the weekly cycle and rest 1 day in 7 just like God rested and commended us to do!

Besides physical rest, we need rest from worries and stress.

"Tenderly He bade the toiling people, "Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matthew 11:29. Ministry of Healing 71.2

In these words, Christ was speaking to every human being. Whether they know it or not, all are weary and heavy-laden. All are weighed down with burdens that only Christ can remove. The heaviest burden that we bear is the burden of sin. If we were left to bear this burden, it would crush us. But the Sinless One has taken our place. "The Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:6. IBID 71.3

He has borne the burden of our guilt. He will take the load from our weary shoulders. He will give us rest. The burden of care and sorrow also He will bear. He invites us to cast all our care upon Him; for He carries us upon His heart."  IBID 71.4.     M. Dumitry