The God of my Sabbath

Sabbath- The first day of the week, Sunday, observed as the day of rest, and worship by most Christians. This is something that I don't do very often. I don't really have a day of rest, I'm always full throttle Kronz. In Genesis 2:1-3, even God rested. He set the example for us, He did not need to rest, but He showed us how to. After it was good, after all the work was done. He set this example for us to follow. In Exodus 20:8-11, He commands us to. This is seriously important, important enough that even the Almighty God rested after He created everything, this speaks loudly. I doesn't necessarily need to be on Sunday, take my Dad for example, Sundays are not really a day of rest for him. The purpose of the Sabbath is to rest, reflect, and refuel. Rest, why sleep? Psalm 127:1-2, Psalm 121:3-4 shows us why. It really shows our dependence on God and how we can't do it alone, without Him. Even the greatest man in the world, whoever that is, needs sleep. Sleep is a gift from God. Think about how great it feels to crawl into a nice soft bed, turn the air down and snuggle right up under the covers, it feels amazing. We should all sleep well knowing that God has us and we shouldn't worry. I need to remember that. Even late nights studying or trying to meet deadlines. God is not nearly as impressed by your late nights and early mornings as He is with a peaceful trust that casts all anxieties on Him and sleep. Hebrews 4:1-11, don't skip this one, it's huge. Because of Jesus we can rest, it is final and we have eternal life. Jesus death in fact gave us eternal rest. We have a blood bought sabbath, we need to trust God and really honor this day of rest. What comes next? Reflect, the Sabbath is a time corporate and personal worship. It is a holy day ordained by God. Lastly, Refuel, the Sabbath is a time to refresh us for His work. A couple no no's when taking a Sabbath. Don't allow yourself to work in a way that would dishonor the Lord, and or prevent you from getting refueled to do His work. Also getting to wrapped up in secular things. Have your Sabbath honor God. Spend time with Him, but also do things that are enjoyable for you. Weather it is exercise, reading, writing, whatever. Rest in Christ, I like to do physical things, like run or golf. Make sure you refuel so that you can work hard the upcoming week. Make your Sabbath special for the Lord and your personal relationship with Him. You have to plan it out and make some sacrifices. Learn to say no, and for most of us it will be Sunday, go to church. Spend time alone with God before and after church to prepare and reflect. Find things that refuel and refresh you. Everyone is different, and we all have different ways, what works for some may not work for others. The Sabbath should remind us to rest for one day, and to work the other six. This is something I need a lot of help in. Please pray that I can establish a solid Sabbath and keep it Holy to the Lord.

Serving Him,

Daniel