Nothing - not even Scripture - happens in a vacuum. I'm writing this blog late tonight, after teaching a Bible 101: Discovering the Scripture for Yourself class at Matthews UMC. In the class, we discussed how one of the ways we learn to trust and believe in the Word of God is to realize that He doesn't just say it once. There are themes in Scripture that come up over and over again.
So as I read in 2 Kings 11:4-8 about what will happen on the Sabbath, I realize that this is a recurring theme. (Luke's been including it in his writing since chahpter 6 started.) Interesting that Jehoiada the priest commands troops to "do duty on the Sabbath" and issues instructions to protect the temple. Now, granted, Jehoiada isn't Jesus, but he's doing his best (in this situation) to protect the king-to-be Joash, who comes from the line of David. He is in covenant with God.
There's something in this...What am I to do with the Sabbath? It has something to do with a relationship with God, and love for others.
See you tomorrow.
peace,
Pastor Judi
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