Take time to rest: Jesus made rest a priority

Good Morning!

There are 14,400 minutes in every single day. Yet many of us try to fill nearly all of them with activity—working, serving, planning, scrolling, worrying, or simply staying busy. But busyness is not the same as fruitfulness. God calls us to use our time wisely, and part of that wisdom is knowing when to slow down.

 

Even Jesus—the Savior of the world—made rest a priority. After teaching, healing, and pouring Himself out for others, He intentionally withdrew to quiet, solitary places. He invited His disciples to do the same, saying, “Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). Rest was not optional; it was essential for sustaining their assignment.

 

Rest is more than sleep. It is the intentional choice to step away from noise, demands, and distractions. It means turning off the phone, silencing the TV, and creating space for your soul to breathe. It means finding your own “deserted place”—a corner of stillness where God can refill what life has drained.

 

When we refuse to rest, we run on empty. A weary vessel cannot pour out effectively. A tired spirit cannot discern clearly. A cluttered mind cannot hear God’s whisper. But when we pause, God restores. When we step back, God strengthens. When we rest, God refills.

 

Take time today to slow down. Protect moments of quiet. Let God renew your strength, refresh your spirit, and prepare you for what lies ahead. Rest is not a sign of weakness—it is an act of obedience and trust.

 

God cannot use a worn-out vessel, but He delights in renewing those who come to Him for rest.