“…the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.” Habakkuk 2 : 20
The recent Bible study on Psalm 119 gave me a new appreciation of God’s laws and precepts. The above citation brought to thought the Fourth Commandment, Remember the Sabbath-day to keep it holy. After the discussion of the Psalm writer’s love and deep reverence of God’s laws it brought to thought a question, “Do I love God’s precepts as was expressed by David in this psalm?” I came across an online Bible study regarding the Sabbath. It reminded me of all that has been taught here regarding keeping the Sabbath holy. We are taught that all days should be a Sabbath but in this case I was applying it to Sunday in the light that it has become so acceptable to not dedicate this day to the worship of God. Not only that but is has become the opposite. I am grateful to be learning here a clear sense of the purpose of church and Sabbath.
“Keep the Sabbath. When we learn to receive the Sabbath as a gift, we will rejoice in its bountiful blessings.
… God’s grace and generosity infuses the Sabbath with hope and Sabbath rest brings heavenly direction into our earthly duties.” Sarah Koontz
Some further lines I liked from the author’s post:
“This is not a burdensome rule but a path to freedom.
It is a weekly reminder how deeply we depend on God.
Choose God’s ways over the world’s ways.
A spiritual discipline that frees our hearts and schedule for silence, reflection, and fresh revelation.
We are establishing a pattern of honoring God.
Make sure my time with God is meaningful, quiet, listening.”
Most importantly for me was the citation’s reminder to be silent before the Lord.