11-1-10 Monday, 6:55 am, 52 degrees, high clouds.
Hebrews 3:1-19
The writer continues to utilize the examples of the Old Testament to inform the followers of Christ. Yesterday in my sermon, “The Land Between” I also utilized the experiences of the Israelites to inform today’s Christ-followers. Verses 12ff: “Be careful then, dear brothers and sister. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. You must warn each other every day, while it is still ‘today,’ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.”
Today, for me, is a day of Sabbath rest. In the rhythm of my week, Monday is the best day to rest from my labors, as God rested on the seventh day of creation. Last week I forfeited Monday’s rest to driving and meeting with the Board of Ordained Ministry in Columbia. It is good to have a regular day set aside. However, there is an aspect to Sabbath that feels like a waste of time, or an indulgence. There is a sense of “ought to”, with the long list of things that I “ought to” do. I know this is one of the tensions of the spiritual life, to waste time according to God’s plan and experience His redemption of that day.
Guide me today Lord, as I make sure that my heart is not evil nor unbelieving, and that I do not turn away from You, the living God. Use this day and me your servant to accomplish your will and purposes. I am yours, most holy Lord.
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