Comments on: Sabbathing. Sort of.

By: Biblefanmaryann

Biblefanmaryann — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:47:05 +0000

Thanks Sarah Chia.

I already know it’s good for us, and I’m feeling the effects of not having Sabbath last Sunday. But it wasn’t my fault; my parents made me study, and told me I couldn’t rest during the day, so that I could sleep well that night. I’m still exhausted! Maybe I’ll be able to catch up soon.*yawn*

By: Bev Herrema

Bev Herrema — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:10:30 +0000

Does it count as “work” if you relaxed, blogged, and ended up inspiring someone you don’t even know? If so, you’re busted! (Also, this book has been around, but I so loved – and hated – the book “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.) Workin’ on all that….

By: Kelly @ Love Well

Kelly @ Love Well — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:16:34 +0000

I just did a Sabbath Part One post over at my blog. It’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. So these thoughts are very pertinent.

By: Sarah Chia

Sarah Chia — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:47:03 +0000

Mary Ann,

I read a good book by Mark Buchanan called “The Rest of God.” He really seemed to get what Sabbath is. I think he took like a whole year off from his pastoral job to “research” this.

He emphasized how the Sabbath was made for our benefit, to remind us that we are free. (He gives all the specific verses to back this up.)

So, he believes that “work” is something that we aren’t resting in. If we’re practicing the piano for an upcoming performance, it’s not Sabbath. If we’re playing to unwind, it is. If we’re going for a walk for exercise, it’s not Sabbath. If we’re connecting with God through a hike in the woods, it is.

It’s more about heart, than the outward action.

Sarah

By: Biblefanmaryann

Biblefanmaryann — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:58:42 +0000

Hey Shaun,
That’s cool you realize what resting on Sabbath really is. I’m trying to figure it out, and it’s been more heavy on my mind than usual. My pastor has been talking a lot about how nothing, to the world, is holy. But God is holy, and makes certain things holy (like the Sabbath), and we need to respect His holiness.
So I’m wondering if it’s really a greater sin than we realize to break the Sabbath? What is defined as “work” anyway? Is it merely moving a muscle? Is it playing piano, going for a walk, making your bed? What would Jesus define as “doing good” on the Sabbath, and what is just our own opinion of good? Just wondering…

By: Pete Wilson

Pete Wilson — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:18:51 +0000

Great post Shaun. I have been reflecting on the Sabbath a lot lately. Trying to learn to trust that God can do through me in 6 six days what would take the rest of the world 7.

By: ben stewart

ben stewart — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:59:32 +0000

Shaun,

If you are reading this and it is still Tuesday…

PUT THE COMPUTER DOWN!

You can read comments tomorrow, too.

By: Grovesfan

Grovesfan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:48:22 +0000

Happy Sabbath and I promise not to send you any emails with red exclamation points, messages you have to return today and I don’t plan on traveling to the Dominican Republic (even though I’d love to some time) so you don’t have to get back to me on that either.

Beth

By: Julianne

Julianne — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:57:59 +0000

I’m Kevin’s wife( the speaker at camp last week). I just realized that when Kevin is ready for a sabbath I have a well thought out to do list waiting in hand. The desperately needed sabbath found my husband cleaning out our gutters at 7am yesterday. Shame on me.

By: Cali Amy

Cali Amy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:05:31 +0000

hollybird, you make me laugh. I wouldn’t mind not working on a Tuesday. Or any day for that matter....