As a culture, we tend to be very good at recreation, but less so
re-creation. Sabbath is about the latter. It is the place where God
re-orders us in line with his purposes and will.

Firstly, this means stopping all our work to reflect and delight. We
remember that God is in control, that his plans for the world are good, and
that our destination is heaven on earth, where ultimately all pain and
suffering will cease. We catch glimpses of heaven all around us, even
amidst the trouble of this world.

Secondly, this means preparation. During Sabbath we allow God to re-create
His image in us where it has been marred. We allow Him to place His hand
back into the imprint of our lives, and reorder our lives. We listen to His
call, rather than pushing ahead with our own agenda.

Thirdly, and most importantly, we choose to surrender to Jesus and allow
Him to do whatever it is he wants to do in us. It takes vulnerability to
respond to Jesus’ surrender with our own. But as we come to him, as a
helpless child might approach a parent, He does not lord his authority over
us. Rather, He is gentle and humble with us, and places His yoke on us,
giving true rest for our souls. What we receive is not something from
Jesus, but Jesus himself.

By Ed Flint

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