Hope-Filled Sunday!
Happy Sunday! Here’s some encouragement for your week.
Tomorrow is Labor Day in the United States. In 1882 U.S. cabinet maker Peter McGuire introduced his idea for a new holiday which would include parades and pay tribute to American industry. Twelve years later President Cleveland signed a bill into law designating the first Monday in September “Labor Day.” For many people, it’s viewed as the end of summer, and the day off from work allows people the opportunity to spend with family.
The concept of taking a day off is not a new concept, even when Peter McGuire suggested the holiday. It’s been around long before that, as seen in today’s verse. Genesis 2:3 shows that the Lord deemed the need for a day of rest. In this case, it was called the Sabbath, not Labor Day.
Labor Day is a day to celebrate workers. The Sabbath is a day to celebrate the Lord. Click To TweetWhile both are a day of rest and renewal, the focus is different. Many people use the Sabbath as the day to catch-up on to-do lists, but that really wasn’t the intent. Instead, it’s a day to pause and reflect on the Lord and all He’s done for us. (And this doesn’t need to happen only once a year!)
Lord, help me to rest in You (and not just on Labor Day). Amen.
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Thank you so much for reminding us to rest and to appreciate what God has done for us and others.
You’re welcome!