But He said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; How he entered into the house of GOD, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? Or have ye not read in the Law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. (Mat 12:3-8)
Our GOD has His commandments and expects us to keep them, not because we have to earn our way into the Kingdom, for we cannot; nor can we keep ourselves there on our own efforts. No, we keep His commandments, out of love for Him, and obedience to our Heavenly Father. We don't keep them in any way outside the character and nature of our Father, wresting the Scriptures to our own destruction. Nor, do we bind the keeping of them as burdens upon others, especially those without that have no hope. Salvation is a free gift from GOD, already purchased by His own blood on that tree, and we must not keep people away by our formality and legalism, that those who are lost cannot understand.
Our Lord is Lord of the sabbath as well, for He created us for Himself, knows we need to rest, and is worthy of our worship of Him. He does not demand that we remember His creation, honour and glorify Him, nor rest our souls in any particular way, other than in Spirit and in Truth. He does not dictate which day, or any day, for He is Lord every day, and those of us who know Him, acknowledge our Lord, Saviour, and King, every day, while resting in Him, and worshipping more than just one day a week. We ought not to get caught up in man's rules, nor following other sheep, but hearing the voice of our Master, and doing His Will in accordance with His Word.
No matter when you obediently worship the Lord, you must not do so in a way that hinders others who worship on a different day, nor can you devote your 'witness' to converting other believers who rest in Him differently than you do. We are to be about His business, and are to seek Him in the Scriptures. We must not be distracted by wolves in sheep, or shepherd's clothing, that would take us away from the simplicity and liberty that is in Christ.
All days belong to GOD, and He commands us to use our time wisely; ministering as His ambassadors to those who are hurting, without condemnation. We are to disciple one another in the Word of GOD, not in demands and rules, but in love, so that all may know we are His disciples indeed. Above all, we are to proclaim the Good News of forgiveness and mercy that comes to those who put their faith and trust in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, even while teaching the Truth about the judgments of our GOD upon the wicked, so that those who hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ may believe and in believing have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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