Be Still And Know

Genesis 2:2-3 The French revolution turned everything upside down, including the arrangement of time. They used decimalisation in a thoroughgoing way, dividing each day into ten hours and each week into ten days. But it didn’t catch on. After only a few years, they returned to the seven day week that we find in Genesis. Rhythm is deeply important in life. The importance of taking regular rest is crucial. People have often told me that they are much too busy to have a day off. But the rhythm God sets in creation is of foundational importance. We cannot disobey the fundamental rule of nature. We need time to recharge our batteries and to renew our commitment to God. The Old Testament law gave a great deal of attention to the importance of the Sabbath. It was a holy day, set apart for God, and was not to be trifled with. People who worked on the Sabbath were put to death (Exodus 31:15). This all sounds very extreme to our ears, but it emphasises the crucially important nature of this special day in G