[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Exodus Overview]] | [[Exodus 31]] ## Title: God Commands Active Rest ## Scripture: (Exodus 31:13) “Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep my Sabbaths, for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you. (NET) ## Observation: Active rest is a term to describe what professional athletes are supposed to do on their “rest” days. They are supposed to allow their bodies to rest from the normal activities their sport requires and engage in other pursuits that bring rest and rejuvenation to their mind. For professional basketball players, this could be golf. For professional football players, it could be hiking. The point is not to sit around and do nothing, but to give your mind and body a break from the normal patterns. This is the same idea of Sabbath. The Sabbath was given to the people so they would cease from their labor and engage in their relationship with God. It was a sign of trust. They trusted that God would watch over their efforts while they fellowshipped with Him. The same is true today. God commands that we take time out each week and dedicate that time to trusting Him. We spend time in His presence, engaging our lives in our pursuit of Him, and trust that He is working on everything else. Try it and watch what happens. ## Application: How will you implement this spiritual discipline this week? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for wanting to fellowship with us.