Today, Saturday, is my "sabbath" day. A day of resting and letting the Lord tend to what must be done in the world. A day for extra long Bible reading. A day with lots of space to stop (whatever it is you're not doing) and pray. A day to play. A day for creativity -- knitting, of course! A day for unhurried conversation.
I don't claim to know the mind of God, and I've often been proved wrong when trying to interrupt what I do 'know.' Nevertheless, I believe God's commands are still best -- all 10 of them, even the Sabbath. For some reasons, that I do not clearly understand, most Christians either forsake it or don't think it's still relevant. God has written His law upon my heart, and although I might be interpreting it incorrectly, my heart convicts me that resting is STILL in God's best requirement for me ... on a set aside day. Sabbath, as given to the Israelites, was from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday. Emperor Constantine decided the Christian Sabbath should be on Sunday, so that's the most immediate heritage we have. Whatever the details, some of which I've decided are legalistic arguments, resting for 20 minutes here or there over the week and going to church on Sunday, for me, are different than a day of resting.
How have you reconciled the Scripture with your living? I'm interested in knowing. In understanding.
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How have you reconciled the Scripture with your living? I'm interested in knowing. In understanding.
(Oh, I want to thank MorgueFile.com for free photos to use on my blog. Check them out!)
1 Let's CHAT!!:
Tami, I would never take it upon myself to presume to take you to task on anything the LORD is doing in your life unless it is the 'sin leading to death' and you know what that is.
We all struggle with how to apply scripture to our lives in this world.
In short, I have no answers except what I feel God has arranged for me.
Also being retired I do not have such a busy life that younger women have. My husband is my first ministry and God blesses me for making that choice.
Several of the books I have been reading lately are pointing me to be more aware of God in all things.
I try doing that daily moment by moment. However I especially like to fill my sabbath with extra praises and greatfulness to Abba. I
try always to get some bible teaching from people that are trained in knowing how to teach God's Word which means going to church on Sunday.
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