R & R is a military phrase made popular by the 1970 television series MASH. This abbreviation is slang for rest and recuperation. In the show, nurses and surgeons would receive weekend passes throughout the year, usually spending time relaxing and recreating. This break from the stress of life provided individuals a chance to unwind, before returning back to work.
For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: “On the seventh day God rested from all his works, Hebrews 4:4.
Perhaps, its time for busy Americans to apply this biblical principle. Although, its hard to imagine the Creator of life needing to rest, God created the Sabbath for us. In His infinite wisdom, the Lord knew the wear and tear a week takes on individuals. Thus, the soul needs a break, to refuel on fellowship, prayer and worship. Without taking a day to recharge, people will eventually, crash from sheer exhaustion.
For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish, Jeremiah 31:25.
One day, Jesus was disappointed by the lack of faith in those places where he performed miracles. After lashing out at those who failed to believe, Jesus makes a plea to those in the audience who were hurting, tired or weary. Within Matthew 11:28-30, the Lord lays out a blue print for finding rest. First, don’t be ashamed to come to Jesus with your excess baggage. Second, let go of your burdens, by laying them upon the altar of grace. Finally, lean on the Holy Spirit to revive your soul. In this, I pray that you will experience R & R.
by Jay Mankus
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