It’s a bit ironic that Labor Day was designed to be a day of rest!  Why not call it Rest Day?  It’s a wonderful opportunity to sit back and relax.  Maybe even take a look at our work, our priorities and what we are doing.  Is it rewarding?  Is it meaningful?  Is it satisgying?

The writer of Ecclesiastes seems to be evaluating his work too.  His conclusion is full of despair.  All that he has accomplished, all the possessions he has accumulated, is meaningless.  He wonders why he should work so hard to just leave it all behind. 

(Ecc. 2:23).

But God promises an abundant life to all who follow Him, no matter what the task or work might be.  When we dedicate our lives and work and plans to the Lord, we can relax and leave the results to Him.  He has that greater plan for good for us, our families, church and community.  He has promised that our labor is not in vain.

Thanks be to Jesus, whose labor led Him to the cross and empty tomb.  Because of our faith in Him, all believers in Christ who rest in the forgiveness won for all, we have the greatest possession already waiting for us.  It will be far greater than all the possessions we’ve amassed throughout our lives.  What a joy it will be to hear Jesus say to us, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

A blessed Labor Day to all as we rest in the Lord!  Love in Jesus, Pastor Craig