Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:9-10 (NET).
Consequently a Sabbath rest remains for the people of God. For the one who enters God’s rest has also rested from his works, just as God did from his own works.
In Genesis 2:3 we read “God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because on it he ceased all the work that he had been doing in creation.” God rested not because He was tired but as a celebration of His completion of creation. God has called us to “remember the Sabbath day to set it apart as holy” (Exodus 20:8), not only to rest from our human labor, but to honor His gift of all things to us. The writer of Hebrews tells us that thanks to Christ’s saving work for us, we can enter His eternal rest, the promise Jesus gave that He has prepared a place for us all.
Gracious God, You have given us everything as a gift to use for Your glory and the good of Your children. Bless us to be productive disciples who rest on the Sabbath to celebrate the joy of Your creation and our connection to You. Amen.
