Scripture Readings
Day 1 Psalm 11, Luke 4:1-13
Day 2 Psalm 12, Luke 4:14-15
Day 3 Psalm 13, Luke 4:16-30
Day 1 Psalm 14, Luke 4:31-37
Day 1 Psalm 15, Luke 4:38-44
Practice 3: Sabbath
This week is a break from the eight practices mentioned previously, but the practice this week was central to early Methodism-sabbath. Sabbath is the practice of giving one 24 hour a week to the Lord. For Jews, the period has historically been from sundown Friday, till sundown Saturday. It is a time for family and friends with no work. It is a time for worship and renewal. Jesus got into trouble for healing on the sabbath (which was against Jewish law) but he never repealed the practice and thought it was central to the Jewish faith. It was also important in early Methodism. Breaking the sabbath regularly got one expelled from the Methodist movement. Practicing sabbath was a test of faith in a time when most people worked 6 full days a week and many 7. Am I willing to trust God to provide for me?
I find it to be one of the most difficult of Christian practices. For some reason I find it hard to rest on the seventh day, even though God was able to do so after making all creation.
This week, try to make a space for a full 24 hour period of time for worship, friends, and family. Blessings, Jack
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