Reason Three - Experience
The third reason I keep the Sabbath is
because I’ve responded to Jesus’ invitation
to try it and see if His Word is true. God often
invites us to test Him. One such occasion is
in Malachi 3 where He challenges us to give
Him one-tenth of our income. To those who
accept, He promises to pour out a blessing.
The Sabbath also contains a challenge.
God invites us to give Him one-seventh of
our time. If we do, He promises to bless us. “If
you…call the Sabbath a delight…then shall you
delight yourself in the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13, 14).
I experience this Sabbath blessing every week.
Resting on the Sabbath restores me
physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
It de-stresses me from the burdens of life.
I enjoy uninterrupted time with family and
friends that keeps our relationships alive.
Worshipping with fellow believers energizes
me. I gain insight and inspiration from
Bible study and sermons on the Sabbath.
The Sabbath gives me a reason to stop all
earthly pursuits every week. Since it is God’s
command, it leaves no room to compromise for
a pressing project at work, or any other thing