Everyone's moving to north Idaho. Seriously. We did. Pretty much everyone up here did at one point. You should, too. ;-) How's that for peer pressure for you?
A family we know has moved here this week, and we are bringing them dinner to share. (And they're giving us a refrigerator that was in their new home.)
Mmm.... roasted chicken with Italian seasonings. Roasted potatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic. Sourdough granny rolls. No bake cookies. Iced green tea.
All homemade with love and care. And desperately wanting to be eaten. That's how I interpret their scrumptious aroma, anyway.
We have diligently prepared today for our Sabbath. The day before a sabbath is called the 'preparation day' in Scripture. (This information is valuable when you're reading about the Messiah's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, so you can form a better timeline.)
I cleaned house and kids, and cooked, cooked, cooked. Since Zac's new job is Monday-Thursday (10 hour days), he was able to fell trees for this winter's firewood. Everything is ready to rest tomorrow.
I am so thankful God has commanded physical rest! He made the weekly Sabbath for us, as Jesus said. All that God commands concerning the Sabbath is that it be set apart (holy), a gathering (convocation), and a time to cease working (withholding all business for mankind and animal kind).
During this time of physical rest, we find part of that spiritual rest which Shabbat shadows. (I say 'part of' because the author of Hebrews clearly states that the Messiah has not yet fulfilled Sabbath, which is ultimately the shadow of eternity with Him.) The part that we find is the time in His presence, in His Word with other believers without any thought of rushing (a 'holy convocation,' in KJV).
I don't have much time to reflect today, but I did want to wish you a
Happy preparation day!
&
Shabbat shalom! (Peaceful Sabbath)
God bless you and keep you,
-Raquel
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