05/02/2020
Good morning and a blessed Sabbath to my FB family and friends.
I am grateful for this sanctified time to cease from work and rest in the works of God. Take a walk outside today and listen to the birds sing, smell some flowers, admire the colors of the plants, flowers, trees and sunset skies. If in your location association restrictions have been lifted/lessened, visit a friend and give them a hug.
I have received many beautiful videos showing how the earth is benefiting from the decreased human activity but this was known before the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. At the end of the 6th day of the first week God reviewed his handiwork and declared it very good. On the 7th day YHWH rested from his work, blessed and sanctified (set apart as holy) the 7th day. If we would adhere to that pattern given to all mankind for rest, the earth and man would be in better shape.
The dominion given to us over the earth at Creation was not to be used for selfish gain but for the mutual benefit of man and creation. One way we can exercise that dominion is choosing to pause / rest on the 7th day while being mindful that it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath, so kindness and compassion are always in vogue.
Above all else, rest in Jesus the Christ! Rest in his salvation which is the restoration of sinner born in sin, molded in iniquity into the similitude of a child of God! Rest in Jesus' promise to return for his friends! Rest in the certainty of God's promises! Rest on the Sabbath because of the Lord of the Sabbath!
Grace & peace to you all!