Keep Holy the Sabbath 

   “On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken.  God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.” (Gen 2: 2 – 3) 

   I don’t believe God made the seventh day a day of rest because He was tired.  He is all powerful, He doesn’t get tired.  I think the Sabbath is not for Him but for us.  A day to stop and consider all the many blessings God has given us, beginning with the creation of all things, including ourselves.

   People of my age may remember what were called the “blue laws”.  They severely limited what businesses could be open on Sundays as well as the hours they were allowed to be open.  Most stores were closed with only one or two groceries and a pharmacy or two open for emergency needs.  Since those days are long gone with little, if any, hope of returning, it is up to us as Christians to obey the Lord’s commandment to keep the Sabbath Holy.

   Can we change society and the world?  Probably not.  But if we respect the Sabbath and honor God by keeping it holy perhaps our neighbors, our friends, and even our family will notice.  By the grace of God, they may even consider joining us in our efforts; the Lord works many wonders in mysterious ways.

   God loves us and is with us every day of our life.  After all He has done for us, can’t we at least keep the Sabbath holy?