My morning started later than usual – I slept in. That hasn’t happened in a long time so I am thanking for the Father for the extra rest.
“In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 NIV
There are several examples of sleep in the Bible; it’s interesting to note that in the most difficult times, God gave His people rest.
Adam was the first and when he slept God crafted woman from his rib. Another example is Jacob; he slept and in his dream he saw a ladder leading to heaven with angels ascending and descending – he wasn’t in a comfortable bed but out on the hard ground with a rock for a pillow.
Then Daniel slept in a den of lions. He was at peace because he knew God was with him. How about Joseph, he was sleeping when the angel came to him and told him Mary was going to have a baby.
Jesus slept in the back of a boat while a storm was raging and the boat was filling with water. Peter was asleep in prison after being beaten, the angel had to nudge him to wake him up. There are other examples but these are the ones that came to mind first.
In the midst of stress filled days and trying times if we are trusting the Lord He will give us pleasant sleep. Enjoy this day the Lord has blessed you with but better yet – enjoy the rest He has prepared for you tonight.
Kyle and I just read in our bible study this morning Jonah 1: 5 “…But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.” I am thinking that could not have been a peaceful sleep however, as he was running from God at the time.
I am thankful you had some extra sleep last night. Blessings on your day!
So glad that you and Kyle are having Bible Study together. And I hope you find rest and good sleep too!