The average adult might associate refreshment with their favorite alcoholic beverage. Meanwhile, a typical child will likely imagine their favorite soft drink, shake or slurpee. After working 12 of the last 13 days, refreshment for me is laying in my hydrotherapy tub and relaxing until its time to go back to work. As for Sunday’s, my only day off in December, God has given me a new appreciation for the day of rest.
While woman across America will shop until they drop in December, men tend be distracted by sports on the Sabbath. Although I don’t intend to know why God chose to create the heavens and earth in 6 days, I understand the need to recharge your batteries. Thus, if you want to experience spiritual refreshment, investing time in prayer, worship and a quiet time studying the Bible on Sunday is a step in the right direction.
At the end of Romans 11, the apostle Paul places a doxology to complete this chapter. A doxology is a liturgical formula of praise to God like Romans 11:33-36. By practicing worship, it appears that God rewards those who master this art with divine knowledge from the Lord, Romans 12:2. A modern form of worship includes soaking in the Spirit, where some churches play non-stop praise and worship music as believers can rest and recline while absorbing and reflecting on the lyrics. If you want to experience true refreshment, this is a great place to begin.
by Jay Mankus
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