Repouso e férias
Deus criou o descanso como parte da vida. O sábado, o repouso e até as férias refletem a confiança de que Deus sustenta todas as coisas — mesmo quando paramos.
O descanso como ordenança
Deus descansou no sétimo dia e nos convidou a fazer o mesmo. O descanso sabático é um presente de Deus para restauração do corpo e da alma.
9 There remains then a Sabbath rest for the people of God.10 He who enters into his rest also rests from his own works, just as God did from his.
13 »If because of the Sabbath, you turn your foot from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and you call the Sabbath a delight and the holy of Jehovah honorable, and honor it, desisting from your ways, from seeking your own pleasure and speaking your own word,14 »you will take delight in Jehovah! I will make you ride on the heights of the earth. I will feed you the heritage of Jacob your father. The mouth of Jehovah has spoken!«
31 Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do everything to the glory of God.
Sono e paz
Ditar-se em paz e dormir tranquilamente é bênção do Senhor. Quem confia nele dorme sem medo e acorda renovado.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep. For you alone, O Jehovah, make my dwelling safe and secure.
5 I lie down and sleep. I wake up again because Jehovah continues to sustain me.
2 It is vain to work hard for the food you eat by getting up early and going to bed late. Jehovah gives food to those he loves while they sleep.
5 You will not be afraid of the terror of the night and arrows that fly during the day,
24 When you lie down you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
12 The sleep of the workingman is pleasant, whether he eats little or much. However the full stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep.
Descanso e segurança
No repouso, encontramos segurança. Deus guarda os justos, e mesmo no silêncio da noite, sua paz nos protege e restaura.
18 »You will be secure because there is hope. You will look about you and take your rest in safety.19 »You will lie down and no one will make you afraid. Many will entreat your favor.
2 He will enter into peace. The honorable and honest will rest in his bed.