Today at sunset it will all be over. The Feast of Trumpets. A day that God set aside in the Old Testament for His people to celebrate, to rest, to reflect and to repent. Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the New Year in the Hebrew calendar AND the creation of the universe – the birthday of the world! And what an awesome world it is, with its millions of galaxies reflecting God’s glory and greatness! Happy Birthday World my heart sings...
But it’s not just about celebrating, it’s about resting too. How sad that we have unlearned the habit of rest. That our lives have become so fast-paced, so intense, so driven, especially in this economy with petrol prices soaring, that we cannot afford to step off for a minute to rest, to reflect - to repent.
How many nights does he not toil until midnight, getting all the invoices off after a long day battling the technical demons that torment clients’ computers? How many times does he not serve me as he bends over the earth, sacrifices his plans to help me realize mine? How many weekends did he not create delightful edible art by my side – a silent, beautiful offering to strengthen our covenant relationship?
My response? An overwhelming sense of gratitude, love and a determination to make time for rest. To plan for rest, to cultivate the habit of rest.
A new year… an opportunity for new beginnings – the Habit of Rest?
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