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One In Seven

by Brett Fuller on August 07, 2017

Rest… God thought rest to be so important that He became the occupational archetype for the labor/repose rhythm. Gen 2:3 says, “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” He did not rest from weariness. He rested as an example for us to follow.

In Ex 20:9-10 He codified this principle with a commandment saying, "Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work…” One in seven days is to be spent without gainful labor. Resting on a potentially profitable day allows for two things to happen.

  1. A profound trust to be built in God as your provider.
  2. A recalibration of body and soul so the other six days can be lived optimally.

We are finite beings who easily tire and wear down. If the rhythms of these two underlying principles aren’t regularly felt, it becomes very difficult to live right and live well…

 

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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