July 9, 2020. Eureka Springs, AR. Sabbath Rest

The Bible talks a great deal about times when we are supposed to rest. Even God who created everything in six days, rested on the seventh and called us to do the same. It's not a simple or easy declaration or command to implement because I don't really believe God rested, ever stopped creating or has ever taken a break from His work of directing His creation on the path, and in the direction He wants us to go.
That being said, Karen and I are in our seventh (Sabbath)year volunteering at The Great Passion Play and it has not been, or looks to be a rest year from the work of telling the world the story of Jesus Christ and His last week of earthly ministry. This has been a doozie of a year and with four months still to go, it would appear to be a year when rest is going to be a scarce commodity for those of us committed to serving here in Eureka Springs. Of course, the Covid-19 situation is unprecedented and with less people doing the work, it has been tough, to say the least. Our attendance is down, our resources less than ideal, the uncertainty of governmental directives, the stress of masks and social distancing, concern for the health and welfare of staff, cast, visitors from all over the place and the hot and humid conditions have made it tough and stressful for all of us. Rest doesn't appear to be part of the agenda and yet, without it, we are wearing down and praying for wise decisions, reliable information and cool heads to prevail. We will press on, trust that God is in complete control and will see us through, to do it all again in the days, months and years to come, until He Comes, to take us to the eternal rest we hope for and trust will be ours when it is God's time for it.
I think I'll hit the sack a little earlier tonight. It's hard to make up for late nights and early wake-ups, but I need to start somewhere, and now is as good a time as any. Nighty night.




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