Posts Tagged ‘ Sabbath ’

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory.

1 Corinthians 10:31, HCSB

God created a home for us with all we need to enjoy Him and be with Him, so may we worship and honor Him in everything we do, thanking Him for all good things and every provision.

VerseD: Isaiah 60:1

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord shines over you.

Isaiah 60:1, HCSB

God created everything to make a home for us and be with us, and He calls us to see His light and dwell with Him.

VerseD: Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:2, HCSB

God created everything for us and to be with us, yet we often want this world more than Him. Let us be changed by the Holy Spirit to want Him and all that is good, to know good from evil and know Him more.

VerseD: Mark 2:27

Then He told them, “The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.”

Mark 2:27, HCSB

Remember that God created not merely to show His power but to make a home for humanity. The Sabbath is for our good, and we obey God believing He knows what is best for us.

VerseD: Mark 2:27

Then he told them, “The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.

Mark 2:27, CSB

God provides for us and cares for us. Just as He made a time for rest for us, we should help ease the burden on each other.

VerseD: Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.

Proverbs 3:7, CSB

God calls us to rest, and He has shown us true rest in the work of Christ. Do not try to figure out life and the afterlife on your own, but trust the wisdom of God as revealed in Scripture and the person of Jesus Christ.

VerseD: Hosea 10:12

Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

Hosea 10:12, CSB

God calls us to rest, and this call includes showing others the rest we have in Christ. Thus, we call others to the eternal rest in Christ, doing the hard work of the gospel now that we may enjoy eternity together with Him.

VerseD: Isaiah 41:13

For I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, who says to you, “Do not fear, I will help you.”

Isaiah 41:13, CSB

God calls us to rest, and one of those ways is to rest from anxiety and fear. Trust God, and honor His call by resting in Him.

VerseD: Exodus 20:8

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy

Exodus 20:8, CSB

God calls us to rest, and He gave us the example. We need to remember to honor God by respecting the time we have and resting regularly.

VerseD: Hebrews 4:10

for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.

Hebrews 4:10, ESV‬

God has been preparing a place with no more toil, pain, and sin, and He has invited us through the sacrifice of Christ to enter into that restful place.