When the LORD brought His people out of Egypt, He made sure they had food to eat. And God wanted them to enjoy what He has given in accordance with His law. So, through His servant Moses, God instructed His people...
Exodus 16:23,27-28 [NKJV]
Then he (Moses) said to them, "This is what the LORD has said: 'Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. Bake what you will bake today, and boil what you will boil; and lay up for yourselves all that remains, to be kept until morning.'"
Now it happened that some of the people went out on the seventh day to gather, but they found none. And the LORD said to Moses, "How long do you refuse to keep My commandments and My laws?"
Chronologically, this event took place before the Israelites specifically received the Ten Commandments. Yet, they knew -- because Moses relayed God's directive to them - that keeping the Sabbath is holy and required activity.
You and I also know that setting this day apart is an important act of obedience. It is the day the LORD named as His day. And like every one of God's laws, it is written upon our hearts.
Brothers and sisters, let no man convince you to compromise on this. Enjoy the day of rest. Enjoy His gift.
Be encouraged,
Jose
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