There are some people who are literally working themselves to death. It was never supposed to be this way. God gave us permission to take a day off. The Sabbath is His provision of rest—a day set apart. God’s plan is for us to be refreshed and blessed. However, when we go our own way, there can be consequences.
TAKE THE DAY OFF
Exodus 16:23-30, 20:8-11, 31:14-17 Numbers 15:32-35, I Corinthians 10:11 Mark 2:23-27
Pastor Tom Cogle
Sunday, February 23, 2020
There are some people who are literally working themselves to death. It was never supposed to be this way. God gave us permission to take a day off.
The Sabbath is His provision of rest—a day set apart. God’s plan is for us to be refreshed and blessed. However, when we go our own way, there can be consequences.
1. IT’S COMMANDMENT.
God’s commandment to keep the Sabbath holy is just as important as the other nine commandments. We are blessed when we keep His commandments.
2. IT’S A WITNESS.
Keeping the Sabbath has been a witness to others for thousands of years. When the Sabbath is observed, the other six days are made profitable. God rested and “took breath” on the seventh day. We need to do that too.
3. IT’S SERIOUS.
God is serious about our need for rest. When we do not keep the Sabbath, there are consequences. It is wise to take this opportunity to be refreshed by God. Our health and spiritual well-being depend on it.
4. IT’S A BLESSING.There may be times when our Sabbath is interrupted by emergencies, and that’s okay. God did not make the Sabbath to be a burden but a blessing. Rest is a gift from Him. We can trust that this principle works for our good.