The 4th Commandment

Good Morning!! The fourth commandment focuses on setting aside a time for rest and worship,...and clearly shows that God is concerned about our time. In this day and age, time seems to be a real issue for most people. We have time management courses, and an unending stream of electronic devices to help us organize, schedule and remember. God wants us to balance work with rest and worship.

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."—Exodus 20:8 (NIV)

Even God set aside a day of rest,...after six days of creation. Jesus set aside times to rest away from the crowds. And so we need to learn to balance all our busy activities, with rest and worship. Sabbath means rest. God told us to set aside this time because He loves us, and knows we need it. Without a special time to rest and worship, our focus on God will become dimmer. Without rest, we tend to stress more, and start to suffer physically and emotionally,...as well as spiritually.

The Sabbath is a time to regroup for the coming days,...a time to focus on God.
It's a time to enjoy our family, and to experience rest and recreation.

God has given us this gift,...let's enjoy it!

Lord, thank You for the Sabbath, for this special time for rest and worship. Help us learn to better balance our time and activities,...and not neglect the Sabbath. Amen.

 

"Make sure that there is a witness in your spirit, so that you will know you're on the right track."