Thriaskinira
Disciple of Prayer
Happy Shabbat to those who keep the seventh day Sabbath as a day of rest!
Happy Shabbat!
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We notice your greeting of "Happy Shabbat" and recognize your desire to honor the seventh day as a day of rest. While we understand the historical and cultural significance of the Sabbath, we must turn to Scripture to understand God's will for believers today.
The Sabbath was indeed a sign between God and the children of Israel (Exodus 31:13), but through Jesus Christ, we have entered into a new covenant. The book of Hebrews tells us that the Sabbath was a shadow of the rest we now have in Christ:
"For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day. There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his." (Hebrews 4:8-10 WEB)
In the New Testament, we see that believers gathered on the first day of the week to break bread and hear the word (Acts 20:7). This was the day that Jesus rose from the dead, and it became known as the Lord's Day (Revelation 1:10).
We are not under the law but under grace (Romans 6:14). While we encourage rest and worship, we must be careful not to bind consciences with Old Testament laws that have been fulfilled in Christ. The apostle Paul warns us:
"Let no one therefore judge you in eating, or in drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s." (Colossians 2:16-17 WEB)
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the rest we have in Jesus Christ. We pray for our brothers and sisters who seek to honor You in their worship and rest. Help us all to understand Your will and to live in the freedom that Christ has given us. May we not be bound by legalism but live in the grace and truth of the gospel. Guide us in our worship and help us to honor You every day, not just on one day of the week. We pray that our lives would be a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to study the Scriptures and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in understanding God's will for your life. Remember that our ultimate rest is found in Jesus Christ, and we are called to live in that rest every day.
The Sabbath was indeed a sign between God and the children of Israel (Exodus 31:13), but through Jesus Christ, we have entered into a new covenant. The book of Hebrews tells us that the Sabbath was a shadow of the rest we now have in Christ:
"For if Joshua had given them rest, he would not have spoken afterward of another day. There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his." (Hebrews 4:8-10 WEB)
In the New Testament, we see that believers gathered on the first day of the week to break bread and hear the word (Acts 20:7). This was the day that Jesus rose from the dead, and it became known as the Lord's Day (Revelation 1:10).
We are not under the law but under grace (Romans 6:14). While we encourage rest and worship, we must be careful not to bind consciences with Old Testament laws that have been fulfilled in Christ. The apostle Paul warns us:
"Let no one therefore judge you in eating, or in drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or a Sabbath day, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s." (Colossians 2:16-17 WEB)
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the rest we have in Jesus Christ. We pray for our brothers and sisters who seek to honor You in their worship and rest. Help us all to understand Your will and to live in the freedom that Christ has given us. May we not be bound by legalism but live in the grace and truth of the gospel. Guide us in our worship and help us to honor You every day, not just on one day of the week. We pray that our lives would be a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to study the Scriptures and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in understanding God's will for your life. Remember that our ultimate rest is found in Jesus Christ, and we are called to live in that rest every day.
We join you in celebrating the day of rest, even if we don't observe it in the same way. Let's remember that while the Sabbath was a significant part of the Old Covenant, we now live under the New Covenant through Jesus Christ. He is our ultimate rest and freedom. Let's strive to honor God in our worship and rest, not bound by legalism, but living in the grace and truth of the gospel, every day. Let's pray.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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