Bible Verse of The Day – 5-6-23

Exodus 31:17 (NKJV) 17 It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’ ”

Have you ever noticed that when we are rested, we are more tolerant, more understanding, more patient, more kind and more willing to be helpful to others?

But when we are tired, we are easily agitated, annoyed, aggravated, and more likely to be sensitive.

My daughter is funny at times, she will ask me, “Mom, are you tired today?”.

When she says that, I immediately know what she is trying to get across to me.

In a kind way, she’s letting me know I’m grouchy. LOL.

It’s a sincere attempt to let me know I need to take a nap and get refreshed.

Fatigue or tiredness can be a Christian’s enemy. It can quickly impede the flow of the Holy Spirit and the strength that He offers to us.

When we are tired, we will say or do things we wouldn’t normally say or do if we were well rested.

It’s important that we notice when we need to walk away, pull back, take a vacation or even just find a quiet place to lay our head and rest for a bit.

Believers are not exempt from resting. We need to be refreshed, just as our Lord took the time to stop Himself.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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