“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” — Exodus 20:8

One of God’s commandments to the children of Israel in Exodus 20 stipulates the importance of observing Sabbath. The Sabbath was a time for the people of God to pause and reflect on His goodness. Modeled after God’s rest at the conclusion of creation, the Israelites were to spend one day a week away from the work and toil of their lives. They would spend time in their prayer closet, reflect on Torah and spend time talking with their families about the ways of God. In fact, God has more to say about this commandment than many of the other nine. What does that tell you about the importance for us to “be still and know” in our own lives?

It’s interesting to note that the Israelites remembered the Sabbath by keeping it holy. Keeping it reserved. Keeping it set apart.

Are you reserving time for God in your own life?

Are you allowing time in your schedule to pause and reflect on the ways and word of God?

Some time needs to be reserved for holy things. Granted, we live under a new covenant and the letter of the old law is not binding for us. But the principle of Sabbath is as important today as it was in Moses’ day. With the frenetic pace of our lives, it would behoove us to remember to take time to get away and spend some quiet time with God. Turn off the cell phone and call God. Close your bedroom door and open yourself to the Word. Go out and find a quiet place and commune with the Creator.

At last night’s 180 Worship, you were given 8 minutes to spend in reflection, prayer & Scripture. 8 minutes is not nearly enough, but it’s a start. Would you find another 8 minutes today to spend with Him? Don’t forget to make time for the holy things in your life.

“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest…” Hebrews 4:9, 11