So That You May Know
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“Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Say to the Israelites, You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy.’” (Exodus 31:12-13)
Since the advent of the church after Jesus’ resurrection, people have wrestled with the idea of a Sabbath rest. Some say the Old Testament law still applies, while others quote Paul’s letters about freedom and the need to not be enslaved by legalism. Without trying to solve an age old debate, let’s look carefully at these two verses from Exodus.
“You must observe my Sabbaths.” God begins by giving Moses and the Israelites a direct command. Then He explains the promised outcome of their observance: “This will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come.”
God said that the Israelites’ observance of the Sabbath provided evidence that the Israelites were the people of God and that God Almighty was their Lord. Yet, the verse doesn’t end there.
God embeds the reason for His command: “So that you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy.” Observing the Sabbath will teach those who observe it that God is the Lord. God gave them the Sabbath so they could know that God is the one who makes them holy.
Do you want to know God? Do you want to understand the holiness of God more deeply? Do you want to catch a glimpse of how God can transform you into a holy person?
God made a way so that you may know.
Heavenly Father, I don’t want to get tied up in knots about rules, but I do want to know You better. I want to see Your holiness and understand how You can make me holy. Show me how, I pray. Amen
Questions: How has following God’s commands taught you about God? Does it help to look for the reason behind a command? Why or why not?
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You are right Nancy, that is definitely one of the commandments. An excellent book to read on this subject is ‘The Rest of God’ by Mark Buchanan. After reading that I renewed my efforts to keep the sabbath as a day of rest! Definitely worthwhile read!
The bible says we must observe the sabbath and it will be sign between God and us. Keep my sabbath holy is one of God’s commandments. God has given us 6 days to do what we want BUT the Sabbath is his day for us to worship him, rest and observe it. He says if you love me keep my commandments.
Hedy, I love your comment. It is so “right on” target! I too love to read differant versions of the Bible and being open to hear God’s Word from others as well! I adore the ending of your comment – “which in turn helps me to follow the plan He has set out for me.” That is what God desries from all of His children. That we may follow the plan He has for our lives and not what other people desire. Have a blessed Day in the Lord…AMEN
I continue to learn how important it is to follow God`s commands.By reading the scriptures,different Bible versions,& study Bibles,plus listening to others helps me to hear the Father….which in turn helps me to follow the plan He has set out for me.
thanks so much for this devotional…I have been thinking how to teach on this very topic and have been dreading the backlash if I do…today you gave me confirmation that God is leading and I am to follow. Thanks for taking the time to be obedient to God and His leading in your writings…
I have been considering dating a Bishop of a Church of God who honors Jewish beliefs. One of which, they observe the Sabbath on Saturday. This is not traditional for myself and I have many questions about it? Last night we were discussing my reservations when He said, God told him to stop for now. Then this morning this was my devotions. How Cool is God! I also read Exodus before falling asleep. Coincidence? I think not ! Just wanted to share and if you have more info on the subject please send it to my email. Thank you