Most hikers will take a day off from time to time along their hike in order to rest or avoid some bad weather. Hikers refer to these days off as ‘Zero Days’ – a day when they register zero miles. Zero Days are important because they give the through hiker a much needed day off the trail. Zero Days help blisters to heal and joints to find relief. Zero Days also allow the hiker a day to do laundry, eat food they don’t have to cook, and catch up on news from the outside world. Zero days are almost always done in town.
God implores the Christian to Be still and I know that I am God. Jesus would often spend time up in the mountain or out on the lake. Matthew 11:28 tells us Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
While there is much work to be done in the Christian life – it is also very important that we take ‘zero days’. Time for vacation, rest and special time with the family. Rest allows us time to recharge for the work ahead. Rest also allows us quiet time with our Lord.
