A Day of Rememberance

Jesus and the Just Reign of God
God Sends Jesus
Honoring the Sabbath

Deuteronomy 5:11-15

The Message

¹¹ No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of his name.

^12-15 No working on the Sabbath; keep it holy just as God, your God, commanded you. Work six days, doing everything you have to do, but the seventh day is a Sabbath, a Rest Day—no work: not you, your son, your daughter, your servant, your maid, your ox, your donkey (or any of your animals), and not even the foreigner visiting your town. That way your servants and maids will get the same rest as you. Don’t ever forget that you were slaves in Egypt and God, your God, got you out of there in a powerful show of strength. That’s why God, your God, commands you to observe the day of Sabbath rest.

For Reflection

Use the name of God wisely.  Invoke God's power for good.  On the Sabbath rest, and ask nothing of others on the Sabbath.  It is just that they should be offered rest and an opportunity to remember God's grace. 

Pray

remembering what God has done with and through you.  Thank God for the opportunity to be obedient servants to God's call.  Remember the promise made to Abraham and revel God's grace and freedom to support the pursuit of what is righteous.