As this month goes on, I am finding it harder and harder to find the line between work and rest on the Sabbath. The first couple Sundays were fairly easy, but this Sunday was quite difficult. My Dad and sisters decided to redecorate my parents bedroom while my Mom and her Mom were visiting my Uncle in New Orleans. I was working all day Saturday at the church when they decided to do this and got a bit of a surprise myself. Anyway, Sunday came around and I was home for a short time between church services and was asked to help with some stuff in the room. I found myself debating as to how much I could actually help with before I would be considered working. In reality, doing anything at all to help with the room would be considered work no matter how light or heavy the lifting. At the same time, as Christians, we are taught to help those who ask and even those who do not. Even Jesus worked on the Sabbath. I’m curious, what would you have done?
I feel I should tell you, I did end up helping move a couple of the larger pieces of furniture. I may have helped with more had I not had to leave again to go back to church.
I mentioned above that I spent all day Saturday working at the church. I have to say, it is amazing how satisfying it is to work for the Lord. Myself and five others spent the day wiring in clean circuits for our church’s audio/video systems as well as relocating the systems. It was a great day full of not just work for the Lord, but also fellowship with each other. This is a project we have been working on since we started upgrading our systems over a year ago and, with the exception of some minor detail work and the building of a new desk to replace the current tables, we are finally done! It took longer than anticipated, but then again, the Lord probably has a reason for that. It is amazing what work can be accomplished when done through and for God.
-Michael
Ancient Living 