Post by Woody Williams on Aug 25, 2010 16:09:47 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 6:1-5
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One sabbath while Jesus was going through the grainfields, his
disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands,
and ate them. But some of the Pharisees said, ‘Why are you doing what
is not lawful on the sabbath?’ Jesus answered, ‘Have you not read
what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the
house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is
not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and gave some to his
companions?’ Then he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is lord of the
Sabbath.’
Devotional
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Jesus claimed to be lord of the Sabbath. In fact, he fulfilled the
sabbath. The Sabbath day was supposed to honor God and give rest and
renewal to God's people. However, the Sabbath had become
legalistically bound in rules and regulations. Instead of giving
life, it was producing death for many. Jesus said the Sabbath was for
giving life, healing and meeting people's needs. How do you keep the
Sabbath?
Prayer
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Help me not to get so busy that I forget to honor you and serve the
needs of my neighbor, gracious God. Amen