The Old Testament prescribes a day of rest as a day made holy by God. It is called Shabbat (translated Sabbath).
A brief reading of his instructions for Sabbath clarifies his intentionality in it.
A brief reading of the Gospels demonstrates Jesus' keeping of it and habits within it.
A brief glimpse into our lives would most certainly expose a desperate need of it.
As with all good things, I believe Shabbat is a gift. Jesus even describes it this way: "Shabbat was made for man."
Who made it? Our Maker. And the Bible is clear: "Every good and perfect thing is from above" (James 1:17).
My family and community are fully aware that many believers of God and followers of Jesus do not feel compelled to keep a Sabbath, or day of rest, and that many believe it is no longer an obligation for the church. Their reasons are often many and their viewpoints are widely varied.
We have reflected deeply on such perspectives and we respect the decisions others have made about observing it differently or not at all.
Yet still, we personally feel Shabbat is a standing invitation, and we are finding remarkable joy in responding to it with an affirmative, yes, please.
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