God's Glory Church

“Remember the Sabbath day.” — Exodus 20:8
Have you ever found yourself telling a story and then stopped, stuck on a detail like a name or a date you couldn’t remember? We often chalk it up to age, believing that memory weakens over time. But recent research suggests that the problem is not our memory, but our ability to recover those memories. Without regular repetition, memories become less accessible.

One way to improve this ability is through regular planned activities or the experience of recalling certain events. Our Creator knew this, so He commanded the children of Israel to set aside one day a week for worship and rest. In addition to the physical recovery that comes from such a rest, we get an opportunity for mental training to remember that “in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them” (Ex. 20:11). It helps us remember that God is at the center of the universe, not us.

In the rush of life, we sometimes forget what God has done for us and for others. We forget Who watches over our lives and promises His presence when we feel down and alone. A break in our daily routine provides an opportunity for the much-needed “practice of restoration” – a conscious decision to stop, remember our Creator and not forget about “all His good deeds” (Ps. 102:2).

What tempts you to skip rest? How can rest bring you closer to God?
Dear God, please give me the wisdom to stop and remember You.
Author: John Blaze