Why the biblical sabbath is more than a ‘day off’ and how to have a good one

I woke up, not when my alarm told me to, but when my body told me it was ready.

I went downstairs and enjoyed some slow, quiet time with Jesus, with the Scripture open in my lap and a (Yorkshire) tea in my hand.

I prepared breakfast for my family, and we sat around the table to enjoy it together.

I gathered with my church community, to sit under the teaching of God’s Word and worship him through song.

I had lunch with my kids whilst my wife enjoyed a walk with a friend, then read a book for a few minutes with a freshly brewed coffee.

I took my kids to the cinema to share some time with them and enjoy a movie together. (Indiana Jones - we loved it!)

I came home and shared another meal with my family before getting an early night to allow my tired body some much needed rest after a busy week of work.

Here are some things I didn’t do: I did not check my email. I did not access social media. I did not do the washing / cleaning / budgeting (because I had intentionally dealt with all that the previous day). I did no work.

I stopped, rested, worshipped and enjoyed.