Sabbath | Present in the Presence | Part 4 | Ryan Chevrier

In Exodus 31, God lays out rules and regulations for the Israelites regarding the observance of the Sabbath. At first glance, it may seem that the primary focus of the Sabbath is ceasing all work. However, only seeing it as a day to rest misses the heart behind this command. The mandate to set aside a day for rest was not just about stopping work; it was a call to place their trust in God as their ultimate provider. True rest has very little to do with taking a break; true rest is experienced when we choose to participate in the things of the kingdom of God. Each of us has a calling on our lives to advance God’s kingdom, and when we depend on God to lead us, guide us, and participate in what God has created us to do, we experience true rest.