Sabbath

I am convinced that Sabbath is a gift from God. He strategically rested at the end of creation to give us a pattern. Its part of the rhythm he created in the very beginning.

Is Christ our Sabbath? Absolutely! And its in him that we are able to daily refuel. However, a 24 period (as Pete Scazzero mentions) to Stop – Rest – Delight – Contemplate, which is desperately needed.

Somehow as westerners accepted the American Dream, as the only way to get ahead, they left out Sabbath – no wonder Americans have a physical health crisis, a mental health crisis, and an emotional immaturity! When these areas are out of balance our spirit man suffers EVERY time!

If we are going to get ahead, if we are going to get a break, if our relationships are going to flourish, and if our bodies are going to be whole then we should consider putting to use the gift of Sabbath.

Sabbath is not only a discipline from the past, it’s a gift given to all mankind by God himself. And for American’s…we love gifts! I don’t know one person who receives a gift and tosses it to the side and waits for a more appropriate time to utilize it… especially when it is the very thing they have been longing for.

What delights you? What refuels you? What brings you closer to the presence of God? Then do that! Take a 24 hour period (any day from sun down sun down) and enjoy your gift. It could change your life.

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