Sabbath

“The focus and culmination of a life that is daily and practically devoted to honoring God.” Peter Scazzero ⁣

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The Holy Spirit has been bringing this commandment to my attention in different ways lately. I have wrestled with it, not wanting to be “breaking” a commandment or practicing legalities. ⁣

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Deuteronomy 5:12 - “Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you.”⁣

In reading and learning about the unfolding of God’s story and promise for a savior in the Old Testament and the fulfillment in the New Testament, in Jesus; I have come to realize that God has always been focused on our heart, devotion and faith in Him. Our actions are a physical expression of those things. ⁣

Some questions I wrestled with:⁣

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Do we trust and have faith that His commandments are for our best? Do we solely rely on Him to fulfill us?⁣

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Or are we striving in our own efforts? Do we have more faith in the act of keeping the commandments than the one that gave them? ⁣

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Do we keep the commandments out of a great love and adoration for our savior? Or out of a religious, legalistic spirit?⁣

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After coming back from our weekend away, reality and memories hit again once walking back into our house. ⁣

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I had escaped the full effects for a short time, but the Lord reminded me that it is not in escaping during sabbath/vacation that will uphold me and carry me through, but the daily reliance and communion with Him. ⁣

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May I nurture a consistent rest in you Lord, appreciating and praising you for the beauty you created for us to enjoy. Dedicating all I am, all I have and all I do to your glory. ❤️⁣