Missionary walks as Jesus walked

Thanks to Havangl(nl) for use of his picture

Just talked with Dave Hobert in Montceau-le-Mines, France on the phone. It is a great joy to get news from our missionary partners in the world.

After Sunday services in Paray, they enjoyed a meal together and all took a walk on the Center Canal (Canal du Centre) along the way from Paray-le-Monial. They enjoy fellowship together as believers in Christ with a leisurely walk in the evening or a recreational bike ride along a quiet canal. 

I wonder if that is what's missing in churches here in the USA. I wonder if we need to pause in repose as a group of fully devoted followers of Christ to start our week better. I wonder if the believers in France fulfill the sabbath command better than US (Exodus 20:8-11). It sounds like they do, "but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work..."

So plan now to do something of leisure this week. Find a way to rest or to recharge by doing no work. You might find how much the week ahead will look. In fact, you might find God has been waiting for you to slow down to meet with Him during your leisure.  Make time for leisure this week as a fully devoted follower of Christ!