Sabbath is a bit of a mystery to me. I have taught on the topic many times over the years but it still puzzles me. Is it rest? Is it worship? Why do we have to work so hard to enter Sabbath?Why are the penalties for breaking Sabbath in the OT so severe?
I still don't fully understand the balance of worship/rest/relationships/recreation. I wrestle with shaping Sabbath in a God honoring way. But my wrestling with Sabbath is kind of like wrestling with my grandkids--it's so much fun! I can't wait for Sabbath to come so I can enjoy being with people I love, enjoy resting, enjoy worshipping, enjoy serving... Do you look forward to Sabbath? Are you thoughtful about your Sabbath observance or is it just a "day off". Jesus provides a new vision for Sabbath in our passage for this week.