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Day Seven
Adam’s First Day
Scripture: Genesis 2:2–3; Matthew 11:28
Consider this: Adam was made on the sixth day of creation—and because God worked for six days and rested on the seventh, Adam’s first day on the planet was a day of rest. God made everything first and then rested. He could have made man (Adam) on day one and said, “Hey, there is a lot to do around here, so get to work.” But no, God made everything, and then much like a proud party host, he pulled back the curtain for Adam and showed off all of creation. Adam showed up to a surprise party, and God yelled, “Surprise! I made this all for you!”
Adam looked at all that had been created: vegetation, oceans, birds, animals, stars, and more. Adam got to live his first day on earth (God’s seventh day) in rest, to enjoy the wonder of all that God had made.
The Bible says that Adam got the directive from God to rule over all creation and to take dominion over the earth. Adam started his life in rest and was given authority before he had done anything to earn it. All his work, and ours, began from a place of rest, and we are wise to understand that we’ve been given authority through our faith in Jesus Christ. God was the One who had to work toward rest. We get to work from a place of rest, enjoying all that God has created for us before we ever step foot into our work.
I’d like to leave you with this blessing: May God bless you as you lie down tonight and slip into rest, into love. May God bless you as you roll out of bed tomorrow morning with a resting song in your heart. May you walk through your day perfectly aligned with Christ, operating in His authority. May God give your spirit a long sigh of relief as you trust in Him. May you become comfortable leaning on your Father, knowing your legs will give out if you don’t. May God’s supernatural grace meet you in every moment tomorrow and for the rest of your days.
You are not alone, my friend. Ever. Stay aligned with the gift of new life and with the One who gave it to you. God bless you in rest.
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When you hear the word "rest", do you think of vacationing on a beach, curling up with a good book, or maybe napping? Those are all forms of rest, but this week we’re going to look at an entirely different dimension of rest—one that is available to you today, whatever your circumstances. If you are feeling fearful or overly busy, come find a place of rest right where you are.
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