Day 15 - This is the day that we went to visit the kids' school. They each had an opportunity to look at their classrooms and get the lay of the land. Each played with a friend all day. It was nice for them to have one final play day of the summer.
I was not in the mood to continue my reading, eating or exercising. I was plainly aware of a variety of emotions today. I knew I had to get back on track, restart the routine, and keep moving forward, but in a phrase "I didn't want to." Times like this come, and when they do, I secretly hope I can eat what I want without consequence. Perhaps I can get away with it for a meal or two, but any longer than that is impossible.
Jesus was not welcomed by everyone when he roamed this earth. the religious leaders - the Pharisees - were the most educated and respected of all in that time. And, like anyone in power, they don't want to give it up. Nor do they appreciate when someone else is taking their glory or spotlight. Ever since God created the world, He designated one day of rest - the Sabbath. It is meant as a blessing for all - a day to rest and repose before facing a new week. Its a day to honor God and to enjoy family, friends and fellowship. I don't always honor the Sabbath, finding a reason to throw in a load of laundry or get some work done. In the days of Jesus, it was unlawful to do any work on the Sabbath. When one of the disciples picked some heads of grain to eat, the Pharisees saw and told Jesus his disciples were doing what was unlawful. Matthew 12:1-3. They later saw Jesus heal a man's hand on the Sabboth, which again, they believed was unlawful. Jesus explained that God desires mercy, not sacrifice and that it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:12. In fact, the whole point is to know God's love, and to show it to others, not to brag about what we are sacrificing in his name. I hope I can bring honor to Him as I share this journey I'm on.
"A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he had brought justice through to victory. In his name the nations will put their hope." Matthew 12:20-21.
How great this nation could be if we could all put our hope in Jesus instead of mocking Him and the ones that hope in him.
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