"Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy." Recognize those words? They are the words that God spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai. We know them as the 3rd Commandment. And while, as Christians, we believe that our salvation is not based on keeping "The Law".
Jesus himself said, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to so the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven…" (Matthew 5:17-19a)
So, what does that mean for us today? How do we keep the Sabbath holy for ourselves and others? I would offer the following suggestions:
* Plan to attend worship on Sunday. This is a time to be "fed" at God's table and on the Word.
* Plan a time of rest, even in the midst of a hectic schedule.
* Plan church meetings on days other than Sunday.
* Respect Sabbath time for staff members. Office staff come on Sunday to worship and be refreshed, just like everyone else.
* Spend time in prayer. Jesus often tried to find quiet time away from the crowds to pray. If it's important for Jesus, shouldn't it be important for us?
