Re:Verse passage – Exodus 2:8-11 (day five)
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
There many instances where the scriptures are not kind to the human race. We see people (just like us) with flaws and weaknesses. We read about moral failure, disobedience, and pride (all are sin) in some of our most beloved bible characters. Exodus 20 is no exception. We are commanded to remember the sabbath. Seems to me, if I had heard the voice of God speak these words, I would never forget them much less forget to follow them. Yet, the premise is that we will forget. And, we have. What are other qualities and promises of God we forget? His faithfulness? His loving kindness? His patience? His power? His holiness?… to name a few.
How important is this command to rest and set apart a day for attention and affection for God? It’s important enough that He would firmly tell us not to forget!
Perhaps spending some time to remember (journal these)things in scripture (God’s nature and character, God’s promises, God’s warnings, God’s commandments) that are significant to the strength and formation of our faith and the depth of our understanding and relationship with God, would be a valuable exercise today.
Amen.