The irony is, we rest on our “Labor Days” and labor on God’s “Rest Days.” Our Labor Days are yearly HOLIDAYS. God’s Rest Days are weekly HOLY days. Labor Days fall on different days (e.g., May 1 for most countries & the first Monday of September for USA & Canada). But God’s Rest Days are always on the seventh-day of the week—Saturday. We remember our Labor Days, taking the day off to relax and pay tribute to those who fought for bearable and safer working conditions. But we forget God’s Rest Days, not pausing to honor His great accomplishments of Creation and continued sustenance. “REMEMBER the Sabbath Day to keep it holy…” is a Commandment, not a suggestion. We’re blessed on the Rest Day when we cease from our labors, so God can work in us (Exodus 20:8-12; Ezekiel 20:20; Isaiah 58:13, 14).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 