Jesus Sets Examples of Rest

God rested on the 7th day, I believe, to set the example that we will always need to rest... to set aside a specific time to put away all distractions so that we can have alone time with God.

Jesus also set good examples of resting with God, rather than continuing with the busyness of life. (Matthew 14:22-24; Mark 1:35)
Matthew 11:28 also says that when you're burdened and weary, you can go to Him for rest.
After resting, it's so much easier to exit that secret place, go back into the world, and feel re-energized, focused, encouraged and strengthened to continue doing what we're called to do.

scripture references: Matthew 14:22-24

22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Mark 1:3535Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.


Have you been setting aside a special time to hear from God on your own? Where you can regain the strength that you need to keep going?