The thoughts of YHWH are vast, deep, and full of wisdom, brilliance, and unshakable goodness. If only our thoughts could reflect His. But from the very beginning, humanity made a devastating trade—just like Esau exchanging his birthright for a bowl of lentil soup. In the Garden, we gave up something eternal for something fleeting.
We were meant to think deeply and purely, in alignment with the mind of our Creator. But we allowed ourselves to be distracted by the serpent’s invitation to debate—to analyze and argue over the difference between “good” and “evil,” rather than simply trusting in YHWH’s truth.
A Mind Dull to Wisdom
Because of this, the human mind—unaided by the Ruach—has been dulled. For generations, we have splashed in the shallow pools of human opinion, scientific theories, theology, and misinformation, losing our ability to recognize true wisdom when it comes our way. What YHWH values, people often ignore. What He calls foolishness, the world exalts. And when the conflict between these two perspectives is pointed out, mankind repeatedly chooses to believe that they are the ones who are right and YHWH is the one in error.
Take the Sabbath, for example.
YHWH calls it one of the most significant signs of His covenant. He warns that neglecting it will bring destruction, while honoring it will invite His presence and blessing. In the days of Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), YHWH made this declaration:
“If you sh’ma Me,” says YHWH, “to bring no burden through the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, but set it apart as holy, to do no work in it, then kings and princes who sit on the throne of David will enter through the gates of this city… and this city will remain forever.
But if you will not sh’ma Me to set apart the Sabbath day as holy… then I will kindle a fire in its gates, and it will devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it will not be quenched.”
—Jeremiah 17:24-25, 27
Why Does the Sabbath Matter?
The word Shabbat means to sit down, be still, enter peace, and truly rest. It is a call to stop the frenzied movement of daily life.
But there’s the problem, isn’t it?
Most of us are addicted to busyness. Like a drug, it allows us to escape reality and avoid dealing with the real issues in our relationships—with our families, our friends, and most importantly, with our Creator. We convince ourselves we are “too busy” to slow down. But the truth is, we are relieved to avoid intimacy. We would rather be consumed with activity than sit still in His presence.
Our pride feeds on this constant motion. We measure our worth by how much we accomplish, by how “needed” we are. But this mindset is like a cancer, destroying our connection to YHWH and those He has placed in our lives.
We were not created for endless striving. We were created for fellowship with the Holy One. He was meant to carry the weight of our burdens while we walked in joyful trust. He designed us to work with Him, not apart from Him—to steward His creation while also setting aside time to simply be with Him.
Who Rejects the Creator’s Plan?
The Psalmist calls those who refuse wisdom ba’ar (like a brute beast) and kecil (a fool who lacks understanding). No king appoints fools to represent his kingdom. Likewise, YHWH will not entrust His kingdom to those who reject His priorities.
So the King comes to the field before assuming His throne. He looks at those who call themselves His people and asks:
“Are you willing to follow My way? Will you set apart every seventh day to receive My blessing, inhale My breath of holiness, enjoy My presence, and embrace My rest? Or will you continue to do your own thing, pretending I do not care how you live?”
This is the well of His thoughts—the place where true wisdom and rest are found. Will we drink deeply?
28th Awestruck Heart Challenge
Reconsider the way you value YHWH’s plan compared to your own agenda. Compare what He calls important and necessary with how you actually spend your time and energy. Do your priorities align with His?
28th Awestruck Heart Exercises
📖 A. Read:
- Exodus 31:13-17 – The Sabbath as a sign of YHWH’s covenant.
📖 B. Reflect:
- What does it mean to you that YHWH calls the Sabbath a “sign”?
- What does it reveal about knowing Him?
📖 C. Read and Meditate Upon:
- Isaiah 55:7-13 – His ways and thoughts are higher than ours.
- Ephesians 5:15-17 – Walk wisely, understanding the will of YHWH.
📖 D. Tell the King:
“I hear Your call to come away and just be with You. Here I come! Refresh my soul with treasures from the deep wells of Your wisdom and love.”
Prayer
Beautiful, Dazzling King,
What a privilege it is to step away from frenzied activity and simply be with You. In this moment, I lay down every excuse, every distraction, and every anxious thought. I choose to pause, to rest, and to drink deeply from the well of Your wisdom.
Here I am—enjoy me as I enjoy You. Draw me into Your presence, pour into me the deep things of Your heart, and let me walk in the rest You designed for me. Let me not be counted among the foolish who reject Your ways, but among those who delight in Your wisdom and live according to Your truth.
In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
Final Reflection: Drinking from the Deep Well
If we truly understood the depth of YHWH’s thoughts, we would abandon our shallow pursuits and run to Him without hesitation. But too often, we trade the well of His wisdom for the wilderness of our own understanding. We chase distractions, build our own kingdoms, and convince ourselves that busyness equals significance.
But what if we stopped?
What if we truly trusted that His ways are higher? What if we set aside our endless striving and allowed Him to lead, to fill, to refresh?
The Sabbath is not a burden—it is an invitation. A gift. A sign of belonging to Him. A weekly opportunity to step away from the noise and drink deeply from the well of His presence.
So ask yourself—whose thoughts are shaping your life?
Are you drinking from the deep, refreshing waters of YHWH’s wisdom? Or are you surviving on the polluted streams of human reasoning?
Only one well leads to life.
The King is calling. Will you come?