For Some of us it is a scary thing to consider that we lay down all control and consciousness when we sleep. The most powerful people in all of humanity spend athird of their lives asleep, as helpless as an infant, and the world still progresses.
The Bible enjoins us to take physical rest (Exodus 23:12, 31:15,35:2). Physical rest repairs and rebuild the body and mind. When we exert ourselves physically or mentally, we long for the restoration of our energy. Researchers have shown that both the physical stress of labour and even the emotional stress of a desk job requires subsequent rest for the body and mind to recuperate.
Jesus enjoined his disciples to stop and rest. He knew human condition and limitations. He knew they needed rest a while. Many of us in a bid to make ends meet forfeit rest, leisure and vacation. Many pursue multiple steams of income and even work on weekend and public holidays. The lack of rest often take a toll on our physical well being. The persons mind often fails. sometimes, the result is death. even the father gave us an example in that he rested on the seventh day.
No matter how busy you may be, no matter your profession, make sure you set aside time to rest. Your body and soul should be healthy. Have adequate sleep, do physical exercises and take good care of yourself. You must do these while taking quality time to study your bible, because you need spiritual well being, just as you need physical well being.,
