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?”
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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