Taking a breath

The Israelites must observe the Sabbath, celebrating it throughout their generations as a permanent covenant.

It is a sign forever between me and the Israelites, for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day he rested and was refreshed. (Exodus 31:16-17)

Interesting phrase there at the end: The Lord rested and was refreshed.

It almost sounds as if he was tired and needed to recharge.

But of course, him being God, that was not the case.

Rather, he simply ceased his work and took a breath, not because he was tired, but to enjoy his creation.

How often do we stop what we’re doing, take a breath, and enjoy our Creator?

Of course it’s good to do that every day. But it’s especially good to do it on Sunday.

Sometimes people ask, “Do I have to go to church every Sunday?”

But that question shows a wrong way of thinking.

Going to church isn’t a “got to.” It’s a “get to.”

For a couple of hours every Sunday, we get to step away from our work, from our studies, from the drudgery of every day life, and enjoy our Creator. To remember his goodness toward us.

More, we get the chance to bless and be blessed by others in God’s family.

What is church to you?

A “got to?”

Or a “get to?”