We are invited ...
Jesus said, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me . . . If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love." (John 14:23,24; 15:10)
God has commanded us to cease from our labors so we can come into His presence and experience oneness. God wants the whole day with His children.
He wants us to step out of our existence and into His. He wants to renew our awe of His ways because man's behavior is directly influenced by his perception of God. God invites us to come into His presence and find the transforming power of His love.
The starting point for Sabbath observance is found in the fourth commandment: Cease from work. Thereafter, the guideline is quite simple: Pursue oneness with God.
God likes to see if His laws are written in our affections or merely in our customs. If we approach the Sabbath with a healthy attitude, there is a great deal of freedom to define and enjoy a unique oneness with a very personal Jesus.
Each week, I look forward to a Sabbath rest. I am also eagerly looking forward to the commencement of the Sabbath millennium.
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