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Matthew 11:25‭-‬30 BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:25‭-‬30 Berean Study Bible © Bible Hub, 2020 https://bible.com/bible/3034/mat.11.25-30.BSB

Today’s Devotional is: Sabbath Keeping

The Gift of Sabbath

What is the sabbath? A weekly day of rest and worship. A day to cease working and relax in God’s care for us. A day to stop doing the things that occupy our workdays and participate in activities that nurture peace, worship, relationships, celebration and thankfulness. The purpose of the sabbath is to clear away the distractions of our lives so we can rest in God and experience God’s grace in a new way.

The sabbath has been a great gift to me by slowing me down and inviting me to experience God’s rest—not just analyze it. Jesus said to his disciples, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29). I have received that gift of rest in Christ because of the sabbath.

The sabbath has enabled me to learn from Jesus, to take his gentle yoke on my shoulders rather than live in response to the world’s demands and my own unhealthy desires. Keeping a sabbath has taught me the deep truths of God’s love as much as any faith discipline I have observed as an adult. It has shaped my heart, opening me to receive God’s gifts more fully. The sabbath has inscribed God’s grace on my soul in a way I can barely describe.

From Sabbath Keeping by Lynne M. Baab https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/13075-sabbath-keeping/day/1

Today’s Prayer is: A Prayer for Rest

Jesus, You know exactly what I need. You know where I am suffering and hurting. And You are gentle with me. You want me to approach You and give You all my concerns. So here I am. I need You, and I want You. Please carry these burdens with me, and give me Your rest in return. Amen. Have a Blessed Day

‘The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his face toward you, and give you peace.’ Numbers 6:24‭-‬26 WMB https://bible.com/bible/1209/num.6.24-26.WMB Image Courtesy of YouVersion