Daily Word: Taking a Break

Mark 6:31 reads: "And Yeshua said to them, "Come aside yourselves to a lonely place and rest a little." There are three words in Greek translated as rest. First, there is epanapauomai and this means to lean upon, to trust in something, and it is used only in Luke 10:6 and Romans 2:17. The second word is kataapausis and it means a permanent rest of the eternal kingdom. The third word is anapausis and it means a temporary rest like a coffee break. In this verse, Yeshua is teaching on the necessity of physical rest as an essential ingredient of our being of service to the Kingdom of Elohim. At times we are so busy that we get fatigued and sickness can develop. We can simply get "worn down." Yeshua understands this and gives us an answer. The question is, will we hear Him? Remember, in Hebrew you don't hear something unless you apply the words to your life and it is seen in your actions.

Notice that we are to have this rest in a "lonely place." You can't rest like Yeshua is speaking about in the middle of your work place or a shopping mall. You need a place to go to be alone and meditate on the teachings of Yeshua. This is a quiet place where you will not be distracted. A place where you can read the Scriptures and allow Elohim to speak to you. This is a place of rest that is temporary. You will be both physically and spiritually recharged and be ready to resume your work and ministry. If you neglect this teaching, you will reach a point of fatigue that will negatively impact what you are trying to do. Hear His words.

Today, do you have a "lonely place" to go to? If so, how long has it been since you visited it? If you don't have one, take a few days to find one and then go there. Don't allow the business of life steal your quiet time with Elohim. Yeshua knew what He was talking about. Have you heard Him?