"There Is an Appointed Time" for Work and for Rest - WHAT IS YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD REST?

Jesus knew that at times he and the apostles needed some rest. However, many people back then and many today can be likened to the rich man in Jesus' illustration.  That man convinced himself: "Take it easy, drink, enjoy yourself." (Luke 12:19; 2 Timothy 3:4)  He set his heart on rest and pleasures. In contrast, Jesus and the apostles did not center their lives on pleasing themselves. 

Today, we try to imitate Jehovah by using the time we have off of work not only to rest but also to do good by witnessing to others and attending Christian meetings.  In fact, to us, disciple-making and meeting attendance are so important that we make every effort to engage regularly  in those sacred activities.  (Hebrews 10:24, 25)   Even when we are on vacation, we keep to our regular spiritual routine  of attending meetings wherever we are, and we look for opportunities to have conversations withe those whom we meet. - 2 TIMOTHY 4:2.

How grateful we are that our King, Christ Jesus, is reasonable and helps us to have a balanced view of work and rest! (Hebrews 4:15)  He wants us to get the rest we need. He also wants us to work hard to provide for our physical needs and to engage in the refreshing work of making disciples.

In the next article, we will discuss the role that Jesus plays in liberating us from a crucial form of slavery.

Next time: Jehovah Provides for Your Liberty

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