March 20, 2014 Time to Rest

Time to Rest

Exodus 18

Ex 18:14 “What are you really accomplishing here? Why are you trying to do all this alone while everyone stands around you from morning till evening?”

SOMETIMES our tasks in life are overwhelming. We’ve all been there—too much to do and no time to do it. We become worn out and irritable. We become ineffective, resenting the tasks God has laid before us.

      But take heart. God has ways to help you with the tasks he gives you. In this story from so long ago, we see how Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, helped Moses get a break. Moses was overwhelmed with dozens, even hundreds of people coming to him daily to have him decide on their issues. There was far too much for one man to do.

      So Jethro gave Moses a plan. And Moses began to be the leader God called him to be. He had time to work and time to rest.

      If you are overwhelmed with tasks in your household, workplace, or volunteer jobs, seek help. God doesn’t want you to wear down. He gave you gifts to work, and he gave you time to rest.

      Get some rest and enjoy your work. Trust God to send you good help.

LIFE Link: You’re not the only one who can do “it”.