“Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” (Genesis 2:1-3, NIV)
The first U. S. Labor Day holiday was observed in 1882. The first “Labor Day” holy day ever was at Creation!
The U. S. Labor Day was the idea of the American labor movement, and was “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.” God’s “labor day,” (a. k. a. “the sabbath”) is His idea, and is a day of physical rest from one’s work; and a time of reflection on God’s blessings.
The U. S. Labor Day holiday comes ’round once a year. God’s holy day comes ’round each week. Each is an opportunity to rest, reflect, and be refreshed for the days that follow. Each is a gift. Don’t leave either unopened! – Luther
Daily Encouragement 