Lord's Day

Too often we forget that Keeping Holy the Lord's Day is not only a good recommendation, but a commandment. Keep Holy the Sabbath is actually the Third Commandment given to Moses on the tablets (Ex. 20). I know I have a hard time with this myself. It has been easier since I finished law school, but too often I find myself consumed by work on the first day of the week.

If we truly believe that He is God, then we should honor him in everything we do. Including, in following all His commandments. Isn't it interesting, that almost every other commandment on that list of 10 commandments is something no person of faith would object to? Can you imagine somebody saying that stealing is ok? Or that one should not listen to their parents? Or, worse yet, that adultery should be encouraged? Yet, for some reason, we continue to try out best to uphold these commandments, while foregoing heeding the Third Commandment.

God knows what is best for us. Other than just the reason that He is a jealous God, and He is (Ex. 20:5) keeping Holy the Sabbath also has a positive emotional, physical, and psychological impact on humans. In modern society we are too often completely overwhelmed by our daily activities and we become slaves to the schedule. We need a day to calm down. We need a day to build relationships with our families and our loved ones. Relationships that are not nurtured will crumble. Keeping Holy the Sabbath allows us to relax, energize, and reconnect with those who are important to us.

So, this week I challenge you to attempt baby steps at doing a better job of keeping Holy the Sabbath. Get your work/homework done ahead of time and don't do it at all during the day time on Sunday. Instead, spend time worshipping your God, praying, or learning about Him. Spend time with family or friends (and not just in front of the television) and growing your relationships. Remember, God made time. If you are feeling as if you do not have enough time to relax and take Sunday off that is the time when you most need to work on your relationships. God will help you take care of the other things later. I also challenge you to hold me accountable in keeping HOly the Sabbath. God knows I could use some accountability.

If we really want to uphold God's word, we should strive to achieve everything he asks of us; including Keeping Holy the Sabbath.