Ready for a great morning at church. Yes, I’m rocking my Patriot’s #12 jersey at church today!
Dear Readers, Happy Sunday morning! I hope that whatever time zone this message finds you in, that you are enjoying the Sabbath rest of God today.
The Bible tells us that the Lord created all that we see in 6 days and on the seventh day He rested. I’m not blogging today to argue whether those were 6 literal days or 6 “God-time” days. I want to bring up the point that God rested on one day to revel in the “goodness” of His creation. He sat back, put His feet up, so to speak, and appreciated Himself and His handiwork.
And then in Exodus, the Lord unpacks the truth that we should also enjoy a Sabbath rest. Why do you think the Father would want us to observe a Sabbath rest? What would His purpose be in that command?
Exodus 20:8“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
So what is the purpose of Sabbath:
- Reset out hearts and focus back on eternal things and our unique purpose in this world.
Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- Rest in God and remind ourselves Who He is. Put the glory of God back into our sights and magnify His greatness over all things.
Jeremiah 24:7 I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the LORD; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart.
- Enjoy the Lord and worship Him
John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
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