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Cherishing the Sabbath By Hector M. Earle The Sabbath...our special time with God.
t's a late Sabbath evening in mid-July and I'm looking out my patio door feeling a little melancholy. It's nearing the end of another Sabbath and my special time with God is almost over. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the other days of the week too. As Christians, we should appreciate all the days of our physical lives. This life is our window of opportunity to work diligently the other six days of the week to prepare for God's Kingdom to come.
I must admit though, I have to celebrate the Sabbath in a little different way than people who live in areas close to a church. I live in an area of Canada where there is no United Church of God congregation anywhere near me. The closest congregation is 450 kilometers away in St. John's, Newfoundland. My area is a Sunday-keeping world. But I'm not deterred. The Sabbath is my rest that allows me that time of refreshment and enables me to face the challenges in my job as a school principal. What sort of things do you do, one might ask, when there is no congregation with whom to fellowship?
Some Sabbaths I may visit a friend or the elderly in my community. (It's amazing how much seniors can teach us and how much wisdom they can offer.) Sometimes my wife and I take this opportunity to spend some quality time together. This summer we've had some lovely picnics on the beach where we sit and talk and appreciate each other's company.
I take another sip of my iced tea and glance at my watch. I still have another hour or so to go before sunset. I think I will finish reading another article and really "top off" this glorious Sabbath. Recommended reading For more on God's precious Sabbath day, read our free booklet . Copyright 2007 by United Church of God, an International Association All rights reserved. |
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