The other day, my family and I spotted several large iguanas outside the back of our condo. One of these prehistoric looking, dinosaur-like creatures seems to have got ahold of the concept of rest. He did not move from the same branch for two whole days! As I looked at him, I reflected on how God uses His creation to teach us about the cycles of work, rest, birth and death. Resting is as much a part of being human as work is.
When God's creation does not rest it breaks down and loses its ability to be fruitful and productive. In the Old Testament law, God commanded the Israeli people to give their land rest after 6 years of use to prevent it from being stripped of its nutrients. God alone is the one who never sleeps nor slumbers, yet even He "rested" after 6 days of creating the universe. So, take a lesson from the iguana and rest a little. Just don't take several days to digest your food on some branch in your backyard!
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