Mark 3:4
“Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?”
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What is Sunday for us? Rest day, laundry day, drinking time, malling time, strolling at the park, family day…
All of these are correct… and more. At least once in a week, we should give ourselves some time for ourselves or share that precious time with our family – people who have stuck with us through thick and thin, the the best time and worse.
But Sunday has taken an important meaning when Jesus instituted it not just a day of rest, but a day of worship and praise. And as Christians, we are all enjoined to share that day with our God. We have been busy minding our business during the rest of the week, and it is just fitting that we spend a day with Him… that is all He ask of us.
And with Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath, he broke the previous notion that nothing – totally nothing – should be done during the Sabbath – including making miracles and healing people. Still, the importance of life and doing good takes equal importance.
How can we say that we worship and praise god, and still allow a child to die of hunger? How can we say that we are good Christians, when we know that someone is in need of our help?
Love God and love others… both are equally important. And on Sundays, have the opportunity to experience God’s presence through companionship in a special way. No laws is broken for caring for the needy is obeying the will of the Lord, who Himself, is the “Lord of the Sabbath”.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, give me rest. May Sunday recharge me and prepare me for the challenges of the coming week. You are my Lord and in You alone do I depend – rest or no rest. Amen +
The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
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