【双语灵修】安息日休息的意义THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SABBATH REST

出埃及记 20:8-10 3月28日

当记念安息日，守为圣日。六日要劳碌做你一切的工，但第七日是向耶和华你神当守的安息日。这一日你和你的儿女、仆婢、牲畜，并你城里寄居的客旅，无论何工都不可做。

安息日休息的意义

“当记念安息日，守为圣日。六日要劳碌做你一切的工，但第七日是向耶和华你神当守的安息日。” -出 20:8-10

我记得有一次，我忽视了休息，结果发现自己被忙碌和压力弄得喘不过气来。一位朋友分享了《出埃及记》20章8-10节给我，并鼓励我每周抽出时间用来休息和省察，相信神吩咐我们休息，不只是为了让身体恢复活力，亦是为了让心灵得到更新。 安息日是神赐给我们的神圣礼物，是专门用来休息、敬拜和省察的时间，提醒我们神的创造力，祂希望我们经历祂的安息。在一个崇尚生产力和不停忙碌的文化环境中，遵守安息日需要我们有意识的承诺，并相信神的供应。 当守安息日时，我们接纳了我们依靠神和祂的信实。我们停下平日的工作，

在神的同在中享受喜乐，把与神和人的关系放在首要。安息日的休息让我们在身体、情感和属灵方面，都能重新充电，使我们在一周中，更好地服侍神和他人。每个安息日都是一次邀请去享受神的安息，使我们的心与祂恩典的韵律同步。 如果你渴望灵性的更新，与神有更深的亲密关系，不妨接受安息日休息这份礼物。腾出时间来敬拜、祷告和思想神的美善。愿每个安息日都提醒你神的爱，以及祂希望我们在祂里面安息的心意。

祷告

天父，感谢祢赐给我们安息日休息这份礼物，愿我们在敬拜祢，和安息在祢的供应中找到喜乐。阿们。

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SABBATH REST

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God.”" - Exodus 20:8-10

I recall a time when I neglected rest and found myself overwhelmed by busyness and stress. A friend shared Exodus 20:8-10 with me and encouraged me to set aside time each week for rest and reflection, trusting that God’s commandment to rest is not just for physical rejuvenation but also for spiritual renewal.

Sabbath is a sacred gift from God, a time set apart for rest, worship, and reflection. It reminds us of God’s creative power and his desire for us to experience his peace. In a culture that values productivity and constant activity, observing Sabbath requires intentional commitment and trust in God’s provision.

When we honor the Sabbath, we accept our dependence on God and his faithfulness. We cease from our usual work to delight in God’s presence and to prioritize relationships with him and others. Sabbath rest allows us to recharge physically, emotionally, and spiritually to serve God and others throughout the week. Each Sabbath day is an invitation to enjoy God’s rest and to align our hearts with his rhythms of grace.

If you long for spiritual refreshment and deeper intimacy with God, consider embracing the gift of Sabbath rest. Set aside time to worship, pray, and reflect on God’s goodness. May each Sabbath remind you of God’s love and his desire for us to rest in him.

Father, thank you for the gift of Sabbath rest. May we find joy in worshiping you and resting in your provision. Amen.