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 In the Old Testament people were commanded to take a day each week for bodily rest. However, that did not solve the dilemma of rest for the soul. Mental, emotional and spiritual rest can certainly be aided by bodily rest, but that is not the whole answer.
There is only one command or exhortation in the entire New Testament regarding rest. Neither Jesus nor his disciples commanded any particular day of the week. Instead, Jesus said, come to me all you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. What kind of rest was he talking about. He spoke of the kind of rest that a physical day off or even meticulous religious regulations cannot give, rest for our souls. Rest for our souls is not available in a day and certainly not in burdensome man-made religious rules. It is only available in a person. If we want rest for our souls, we must come to Jesus! 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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