Wednesday, 27 August 2014
WORD OF HOPE FOR TODAY by Bro. Rolly Custodio
The Commandments from Above
(Part-2)
“Remember the Sabbath
day by keeping it holy.” Ex 20:8 NIV
Today’s Insight
The fourth commandment says, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” This commandment wasn’t meant to be interpreted in:
(a) A
legalistic way. In
Jesus’ day there were over fifteen hundred things the law of Moses said you
couldn’t do on the Sabbath, such as bathing, walking too far, or scratching a
flea bite.
(b) A
loose way. The
flip side of legalism is license. We go everywhere on Sunday except to church,
then excuse ourselves by saying, “I’ll be there in spirit,” or “I feel closer
to God on the golf course or the beach.” That doesn’t wash with God!
(c) A
limited way. You
can’t attend church on Sunday and ignore God the rest of the week. He’s not
just Lord of the Sabbath, He’s Lord of your life.
Here’s what the Sabbath was designed to be:
(1) A
day of rest. Restoration begins with rest. Somebody said, “When you love what
you do, it’s not work.” That may be true, but that philosophy can lead to burnout
and breakdown. David said, “He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my
soul” (Ps 23:2-3 NKJV). Note the word “still.” Every seventh day God calls
“time out.”
(2) A
day of restoration. Toward
the end of his life, Bible commentator William Barclay said, “I’m old, and I’ve
learned that there are very few things in life that really matter—but those few
things matter intensely.” Worshipping with other believers matters because it
highlights those things which are important to God, like His Word, His will, His worship, His
call, His grace, and His family.
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today.
Lord thank you for your commandments which gives me a definite way not only
that I am sure of my way but it gives refreshing to my soul. Lord thank you for giving me "time out" for this very busy life to seek your beauty and being
intimate with you. Lord attending in the Church is not losing my time but it gives us to the peak of our daily life to seek and met you through our singing and hearing your Word.
Lord thank you as you have said in your Word …For you lead me in the right path
and in your presence is fullness of joy in your right hand are pleasure forever
more. Lord thank you that for watching me always and taking care of me and that
you show your loving kindness to us by supplying all our needs as we serve you for
your glory In Jesus’ Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord
I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart
as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the
bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16
that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal
Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God
please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible
Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible
Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents
and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal
Life also.
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