Sunday Morning Matcha
Sunday Morning Matcha is a podcast where I explore biblical topics, health, cybersecurity, and general news through the lens of a new Christian. While I often feel unqualified, I’m passionate about sharing my journey of faith, tackling deep questions, and making complex ideas accessible and relatable.
Sunday Morning Matcha
The Theology of Sleep: Why God Designed Rest
What if I told you that sleep is more than just a time to recharge your body? What if God designed it to teach us something deeper—something about trust, peace, and His relentless work on our behalf?
In this episode of Sunday Morning Matcha, I share my journey from tracking sleep on my Apple Watch to realizing that true rest doesn’t come from blackout curtains or optimized routines—it comes from God. Sleep, as the Bible shows us, is more than a biological function. It’s a symbol of our dependence on Him and a reminder that while we rest, God keeps working.
We explore how God rested on the seventh day after creation (Genesis 2:2), not because He was tired, but to set a precedent for us. Isaiah 40:28 reminds us that God never grows weary, and yet He calls us to rest in Him, trusting that our salvation is secure.
You’ll also hear how God used sleep in the life of Adam when He created Eve (Genesis 2:21-22) and how Abram experienced God’s power and faithfulness while in a deep sleep (Genesis 15:17). These moments reveal a profound truth: God’s plans aren’t dependent on our efforts. Even when we’re asleep, He’s still in control, working everything for our good.
In today’s hustle culture, where staying up late and waking up early are worn like badges of honor, Psalm 127:2 challenges us to rethink our priorities. Chasing success through exhaustion is futile when God is the one who gives true rest—both for our bodies and our souls.
If you’re tired of striving, tired of anxiety, and tired of trying to carry everything on your own, Jesus offers you this invitation:
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
In the end, the rest you’re looking for isn’t found in sleep trackers or perfect routines. It’s found in Jesus. And when you rest in Him, you’ll experience the peace, freedom, and joy you’ve been searching for.
Verses Used:
Genesis 2:2 – "And on the seventh day God finished His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done."
Isaiah 40:28 – "The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable."
Genesis 2:21-22 – "So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man He made into a woman and brought her to the man."
Genesis 15:17 – "When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch passed between the pieces."
Psalm 127:2 – "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He gives to His beloved sleep."
Matthew 11:28-30 – "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
John 3:16 – "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."
Serve, Pray, Love, God!