To some people, this is a day of rest from work, chores, etc. Some people look forward to Sunday's for a day to nap, read or just relax. Though, many of us refrain from actually finding time to take a Sabbath. We keep up with the same busy, hectic schedule every day of the week; never taking much time out to rest.
I was doing my devotions today and came across some verses leading up to how Jesus chose his 12 Apostles.
Luke 6:12-15
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.
The section just before this was talking about Jesus being criticized by the Pharisees by healing and "harvesting" (small grains of wheat) on the Sabbath. Then the chapter continues into how He went about deciding the 12. Is this a coincidence? Who knows. I'm not a true bible scholar, but it got me thinking about what the Sabbath really should be about; or better yet how I can be better prepared to be ready for the events of the day & coming week.
How often do I consider taking time out to Pray to God for an extended timeframe? Is this considered rest for me? Or would watching TV or playing on the internet or shopping all be considered my rest period?
Jesus went to a mountainside to pray. He then spent the entire night praying to God!! The fruit of this time was his selection of the apostles. Do you think He just prayed about the 12? Who knows. But I think the lesson to take is that we need to be rested up to be able to be obedient to God & available to serve Him. And the only way to accomplish this is to take large quantities of time out of our busy schedule to spend with Him. It's not about the doing - (not just one more thing to check off the list) - but the fact that Jesus spent HOURS praying with God. This was quite possibly His Sabbath. His time of rest.
Father God,
Thank you for your word to be a tool that speaks so closely to my heart. When you speak, I know that I need to listen. Help me to take that time to speak with you, glean your truths & to allow you to fill me up so that I can be ready to step out and serve you.
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