Scripture: Do not bring a load out of your houses or do any work on the Sabbath, but keep the Sabbath day holy, as I commanded your ancestors. Yet they did not listen or pay attention; they were stiff-necked and would not listen or respond to discipline. Jeremiah 17:22-23
Observation: As Jeremiah continues his prophetic teaching to the people, he moves from true prophesy into this lesson about the Sabbath. Once again, this fits into other words about failure to worship, honor, and be dedicated to the Lord. Sabbath fits into that category because it is a command, but mostly because it represents trust. Not working requires faith that provision will come anyway. This was always the test of the Sabbath - if people could trust God for one day a week. The wicked take what they didn't earn, but also earn when they should rest.
Application: As I continue to work on my mental state, I am reminded that God knows my heart. This is good in most circumstances, for I do truly love God and believe in Jesus Christ. However, there are times I certainly lean into my own wisdom, work, and understanding. There are times I feel a need to take action due to faith in my own knowledge and skills. These are times I need to instead turn to the Lord in prayer for guidance and instruction.
I see how I can better serve the Lord in my daily life. I will seek ways to do this, but also within the full context of trust in the Lord for all provision. I will respond to these season with renewed commitment to service, and significantly less reliance on my own methods.
Prayer: Lord, you are my provider, and I want nothing beyond your provision. Please provide for my family as you have done, and as you have planned for the paths you have set us all upon. I am your workmanship, and I am your servant to do as you would lead me. Amen.
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