God’s intention for rest on the Sabbath was clear when He gave the Israelites instructions on using manna for the seventh day.  Every other day it would become filled with maggots if they kept it overnight … except for the seventh day.  It was miraculously preserved only on that day.    They were to keep the Sabbath holy … separated unto the Lord.  It was a day for them to do His pleasure rather than their own.

We need a fresh appreciation and approach to the seventh day, a day of rest.  It’s another way of giving back to God.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, forgive us for thinking only of ourselves on Your day.  We want to honor You with our obedience by observing Your principle of rest on the seventh day.

DAILY READING:  Ex. 16-19