In Search of God's Promises

What is the one thing we do when we feel out of control in a situation? We grasp onto something stable, something we can lean on, something that will hold us up. When the ground is shifting we want something solid to stand on. This is a journey through the Bible in search of God's promises for us today. Let's look together to see how many "boulders" He has in His quarry for us to stand on! "It is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants." Rom. 9:8

Monday, August 22, 2011

Promise 74 from Exodus 31:13

Ex. 31:13 - "But as for you, speak to the sons of Israel saying, 'You shall surely observe My sabbaths; for this is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies you." - God is explaining to Moses the crucial reason why it is important for His people to observe the Sabbath. He is saying, "when you make a conscious effort to observe the Sabbath, you will find during that time, every time, the sign that I leave you, or the stamp of your identity in Me. You will be reminded once again that I am the One who has chosen you and set you apart for Me!" To observe the Sabbath is to step into a personal sanctuary with your Heavenly Father so that He can remind you how much He loves you and He can reveal your role in His kingdom plans. It's like going on an all day one on one fishing trip out on a remote lake or stream removed from civilisation, it's just you and Him, imagine it! Chatting together, fishing together, Him giving some tips on best bait to use for which fish, and there is that sweet time of quietness just being there side by side in comfortable oneness enjoying His presence. The Sabbath day is not a choice but is an expectation that God has for us, that we would love Him enough to want to set everything else aside just for a day with Him.

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