You Shall Not Desecrate the Sabbath
You Shall Not Desecrate the Sabbath
Thus says The Lord God: You shall not desecrate the Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, which I have commanded you to remember and keep holy. For as I had spoken it to My servant Moses, so it is and shall be, even to this day. And as I had spoken it before the congregation, so shall it be done. Yea, with the blowing of the great trumpet, with lightnings and thunderings, did I declare My Law; before the tribes of Israel, and in the presence of angels, did I put My power on open display. Behold, by My own finger was it engravened upon tablets of stone, and by the power of My spirit is it established within the hearts of the penitent.
Yet the churches of men forsake The Law, and the peoples of this world seek to tear down My Commandments! Thus they shall surely die! For transgression of The Law is sin, and the penalty of sin is death. Yet a New Covenant I have sent to you in YahuShua The Messiah, to save you from the penalty of that which you have forsaken. Therefore, you shall live because of Him and set your steps aright, according to that which He upholds and has magnified in Himself, He being the only One who is without sin, having kept every tittle of The Law - blameless.
For it is written: It is easier for the heavens and the earth to pass away, than for one tittle of The Law to fail.[1] For the spirit of The Law is shown in The Messiah’s vesture, He being the same One who taught you The Law anew, by His example and by His every word and deed. For The Law is fulfilled in The Messiah; indeed, He is the goal at which the Torah aims.[2] Thus He is The Lord of The Law and of the Sabbath.[3]
So then give answer, O churches of men:
If He is The Lord of the Sabbath,
Having obeyed My every command,
Why do you not follow Him?...
You say you follow Him and honor Me,
Yet most assuredly, I say to you, you shall
All be found liars in the Day of Reckoning!...
Says The Lord.
Excerpts from:
https://www.thevolumesoftruth.com/You_Shall_Not_Desecrate_the_Sabbath
From my own spiritual journey, I have learned that observing the Sabbath is not just about abstaining from work, but about cultivating a deeper connection with God and aligning our daily lives with His divine will. The Sabbath, as emphasized in the commandment, is a day set apart for rest and worship, reflecting God’s initial creation rhythm and serving as a perpetual covenant reminder. When we consider the phrase "You shall not desecrate the Sabbath," it underscores the seriousness with which this commandment is held in scripture. The imagery of the Law being engraven by God’s own finger upon tablets of stone highlights its unchanging and sacred nature. This sets the Sabbath apart not just as a tradition but as a divine institution established for humanity’s spiritual benefit. In reflecting on how churches today sometimes neglect the Sabbath, it dawned on me that honoring this day is also a sign of true obedience and faithfulness to God’s covenant. The author mentions YahuShua The Messiah as the fulfillment of the Law, and this is a crucial point because it shows that the Law, including the Sabbath commandment, is not abolished but fulfilled and made perfect through Him. Personally, embracing the Sabbath as a holy day has brought peace and spiritual renewal to my life. It’s a pause from the constant busyness and a chance to focus on prayer, study, family, and rest. This practice reminds me of the eternal nature of God’s promises and the importance of living in harmony with His instructions. For those curious about why the Sabbath remains relevant today, it’s worth considering that God declares it is easier for the heavens and the earth to pass away than for one tittle of the Law to fail. This promise assures us that the Sabbath commandment stands as an enduring pillar of faith. In conclusion, to truly honor the Sabbath means to follow The Messiah’s example of obedience, rest, and worship. It invites us to participate in a divine rhythm that brings spiritual vitality, grounding us amid life's challenges and reminding us of our covenantal relationship with God.
