It's a Commandment: The Urgency of the Sabbath

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Hey , welcome to Renewed Mindsets . I'm Rick and I'm so glad you're here Today . I want to talk about something many of us have overlooked or maybe just misunderstood the Sabbath . Now some of us are raised to believe that as long as we go to church on Sunday , we're keeping the Sabbath .

Others might think that the Sabbath was an Old Testament law that doesn't really apply today , and some of us may have never even given it much thought at all . But what if I told you that the Sabbath isn't just a suggestion , it's a commandment . And not only that , but it's deeply connected to our relationship with God in these end times ?

I want you to stick with me because , even if this challenges what you've been taught , I truly believe that what we do with the Sabbath is a matter of obedience and a sign of the times , chapter 20 , god gives a direct

command . This is verses 8 through 11 . Remember the Sabbath day . To keep it holy , six days you shall labor and do all your work , but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord , your God . On it you shall not do any work . Now , this isn't just about taking a day off from our jobs . It's about setting aside a day to focus entirely on God .

Now think about it . When was the last time you truly unplugged from the world for a whole day ? No work , no distractions , no emails , no social media , just resting in God's presence . Hmm , now , one of the most compelling reasons to honor the Sabbath , as God commanded , is this Nowhere in the Bible was it changed From Genesis to Revelation .

The seventh day , saturday , is the only day God ever referred to as the Sabbath . Not only did God establish it at creation

, but Jesus himself faithfully observed it . And here's what's even more striking After Jesus' resurrection , his disciples continued to keep the Sabbath . The Apostle Paul , who wrote extensively about controversial issues like circumcision and dietary laws , never once mentioned any debate over changing the Sabbath . Why ? Because no change was made .

If there had been a switch from the seventh day , sabbath , to Sunday . It would have caused a massive controversy among the Jewish Christians . Yet no such debate exists in Scripture . This is because the Sabbath remained the same from creation to the early church .

So that leaves us with a huge question If the Bible never changed the Sabbath , then when and how did it change ? Well , since there's no biblical evidence for a shift from Saturday to Sunday , we have to turn to history , and what we find is exactly what Paul warned about in 2 Thessalonians 2.3 , where he speaks of a falling away from the truth .

As the early church grew , external influence began to seep in Gnosticism , a philosophy that blended Christian and pagan ideas , anti-jewish sentiment , which made many believers want to distance themselves from Jewish traditions , including the Sabbath . But things really changed when Emperor Constantine came into power in the early 4th century .

Now , constantine was the first so-called Christian emperor of Rome , but his conversion wasn't exactly what you might think . He had a vision before a major battle where he saw a flaming cross with the words In this sign conquer . Taking it as a divine message , he declared his soldiers Christian .

But here's the problem His army was still pagan at heart . Instead of fully embracing biblical Christianity , constantine just merged it with sun worship . At the time , the Roman Empire's dominant religion was Mithrasism , or sun worship , and their sacred day was the first day of the week .

Sacred day , it was the first day of the week , sunday , the venerable day of the sun . To make Christianity more acceptable to the masses , constantine issued a law in AD 321 mandating Sunday as a day of rest . At first it was simply a civil law , but soon after the church leaders adopted it as a Christian practice .

This is how Sunday worship replaced the biblical Sabbath , not by a command from Jesus , not by a decree from the apostles , but through political influence and compromise , and history confirms this . The Encyclopedia Britannica states that Constantine was the first to make Sunday the official day of worship .

The Catholic Church openly acknowledges that it changed the Sabbath , not based on Scripture , but based on its own authority , so much so that they actually required that church members work on Saturday , the historical Sabbath day . The church said you will work on Saturday . Sunday is now the Sabbath .

In fact , catholic leaders have even challenged Protestants by saying if your Bible is your only guide , then you should be worshiping on Sunday . That's powerful , because even those who enforce the change admit that it has no biblical foundation . So what does all this mean for us today ?

Well , here's the bottom line the Sabbath wasn't changed by God , it wasn't changed by Jesus and it wasn't changed by the apostles . It was changed by man . So what now ? Now that you know the truth about the Sabbath , the seventh day , saturday , what do you need to do with that knowledge ?

It's one thing to understand something in theory , but it's another to put it into practice in your life . So let's talk about practical steps that you

can take to honor the Sabbath in your own life , starting today . First , start by making it a priority . The first thing you need to do is make the Sabbath a priority Now .

For most of us , sundays have become so ingrained as a day of rest that it might be hard to think about a different day , especially if you have work , family commitments or other activities that fill up your weekend . But honoring the Sabbath requires intentionality . You're going to have to make the space in your schedule for rest , worship and reflection .

Here are a few things to consider Plan your week around the Sabbath . You don't have to do everything on Saturday , but start moving some of your normal tasks , like errands or household chores , to Friday so that you can rest and focus on God on Saturday . You need to set aside some time for worship . This doesn't just mean church .

It could be personal prayer , bible reading , a time of quiet reflection to reconnect with God . Two we need to embrace rest . The Sabbath isn't just a break from work . It's a time of complete rest , and that includes physical , mental and spiritual rest . God designed us to need rest and he knows that rest is essential to living fully and serving him effectively .

I mean , listen , what we're advocating here is something that God is telling us to do . That should be easy . He's telling us to take a day off and rest . He's telling us to take a day off and rest . How crazy is it that half of you listening right now are offended by what I'm saying ? Here's what I mean by that Physical rest .

Just take a break from your normal routine of work and strenuous tasks . If you've been running around all week , use the Sabbath as a time to rejuvenate your body , whether it's through taking a nap or going for a walk or just sitting still for a minute . Mental rest is the big one these days .

We live in a world that's so full of distractions the news , social media , endless honey-do lists . Use the Sabbath as an opportunity to shut out the noise and give your mind a break , and then there's spiritual rest . This is about reconnecting with God . You don't have to do anything to earn rest . Simply just take the time to pray .

Simply just take the time to pray , read scripture , bask in God's presence , let your soul be nourished and refreshed . Listen , the command is clear , exodus 28, . Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy . This means setting the day apart from the rest of the week and treating it as sacred .

And you can do that by avoiding unnecessary work . If you can Try not to do things on the Sabbath that involve heavy labor , business activities that cause stress , basically things that we do during the week to make money and engage in activities that draw you closer to God . You know , read your Bible , meditate on God's Word .

Attending a Saturday church service , starting a Saturday church service , or simply worshiping with your family , that's the big one . Simply worshiping with your family , that's the big one . Take time with your family , turn off the distractions , turn off their distractions .

Unplug from your phone , turn off the computer , any devices that keep you from being fully present with God and your loved ones , and focus on service . The Sabbath is a day of blessing , but it could also be a day of giving .

If you can find ways to serve others , whether it's helping a neighbor or reaching out to somebody who's lonely serving in a local ministry all of these things you can do on the Sabbath and keep it holy . Another thing to do is to reflect on your own heart as you start shifting your mindset about the Sabbath . Take a moment to check your heart .

Are you keeping the Sabbath out of duty or delight ? God wants us

to delight in His day . The Sabbath isn't meant to feel like a burden or an obligation . It's a gift from God to us . He gave it to us because he loves us and he knows we need it . God gave us a whole day out of the seven in a week to rest , and we fight it . Is there resistance in your heart ?

If you're finding it difficult to commit to the Sabbath , ask God to help you . It's okay to struggle at first . This is new , this is different . But be honest with God . Ask Him to reveal why this day is so important to Him and to you , and then make sure that you're leading by example and encouraging others Once you start embracing the Sabbath .

Share what you're learning with other people , especially your family and friends . If you've got children , teach them the value of the Sabbath . Make it a special time for your family to come together and to connect with God .

Encourage your spouse , your friends , your church members to start to join you in honoring the Sabbath . You can plan activities , meals or just quiet moments together that point everybody back to God's purpose for this day and then trust God's provision .

One of the biggest fears people have about honoring the Sabbath is that they won't be able to get everything done . We work hard all week and then we have one day that we try to get everything else done and it stresses us out . Trust in God's provision

During that time of rest . Allow God to change you to know that some of the things that we think we have to get done in that day just aren't that important . God blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy . He'll make the other six days of the week enough to accomplish everything he's called you to do .

When you trust him with your time and your schedule , you're actually acknowledging that God is your provider and that you can't do it all on your own . Friends , we need to look for ways to honor the Sabbath in a world that doesn't . The Sabbath isn't something that our culture promotes , but that doesn't mean you can't find creative ways to honor it .

Join a Sabbath-keeping community . If you don't have a church or a small group that values the Sabbath

, look for one or start one yourself . Embrace the quiet and the stillness when the world keeps rushing ahead . Learn to quiet your heart and rest in God's timing . Make the Sabbath , make it a time of renewal , not just for your body but for your spirit . This is a day to remember who you are in Christ .

So here's a question , now that we have this information Do we follow tradition or do we follow the Word of God ? Do we obey man's laws or God's commandment ? In the end times , the times we're living

in people , obedience is one of the biggest tests of our faith . Revelation 14.12 tells us here is the patience of the saints , here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus . God is calling us back to truth . The question is are we going to listen ?

We live in a time when we're constantly on Our phones , never stop buzzing , our minds are always racing , we feel guilty for resting , like we always have to be productive . But God knew that we'd need rest , real , intentional rest , not just physically but spiritually . Yes , we are in the end times , so why does this matter ?

A lot of you out there right now are saying well , that was the Old Testament . Jesus came so we don't have to follow that anymore . But Jesus himself said in Matthew 5 , 17 , do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets . I have come not to abolish them

, but to fulfill them . And in Mark 2 , 27 , jesus says the Sabbath was made for man , not man for the Sabbath . That means it's a gift , something meant to benefit us , not to burden us . And here's where the urgency comes .

In Revelation 14.12 speaks of the end times and says here is the patience of the saints , here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus . Keeping God's commandments , including the Sabbath , will be a mark of those who remained faithful to him in the last days . Think about what I just said .

It's a commandment we would never , ever think of breaking . Thou shalt not kill . We surely know to not commit adultery and to not steal and to lie about our neighbors and to covet or to use the Lord's name in vain . Those seem so easy to us . But the Ten Commandments are all equal in the eyes of the Lord .

And number four remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy . Yeah , we have to ask ourselves are we honoring God's commandments or are we following human traditions ? Because the Bible also warns in Daniel 7.25 that a power would come that would change times and laws . And has the world changed the Sabbath ? Absolutely .

The biblical Sabbath is the seventh day , saturday , but most of the world observes Sunday . Many churches never teach about Sabbath keeping at all . So the question is , who told us it didn't matter anymore ? The world has slowly , subtly , led us away from God's command , but we're called to go back to the foundation and re-examine what we believe .

I'm sure you've heard of Chick-fil-A right , if you're in America , no doubt you've heard of it . It's one of the few major businesses that closes on Sundays . Now , I know Sunday isn't the biblical Sabbath , but stay with me . By closing , they take a stand . We

honor God first , and because of that they've been blessed beyond measure . They make more in six days than their competitors do in seven . Imagine if we did this in our personal lives . What if we truly set aside one day for God ? What if we refused to let the world's demands pull us away from worship and rest and spiritual renewal .

What if we put God first , no matter what ? Wouldn't we also see God's blessings in our lives ? Now , I know that you're out there thinking , but I have to work on Saturdays or my schedule doesn't allow it . I get it . We live in a fallen world that doesn't always accommodate God's ways . But I challenge you start somewhere .

If you can't take the full Sabbath right away , dedicate as much time as you can , pray and ask God to make a way for you to honor him fully . This isn't about legalism . It's about obedience and a love for God . I want to bring this home by asking a simple but serious question .

If the world suddenly demanded that you work on Sundays , would you fight for your right to worship ? Demanded that you work on Sundays , would you fight for your right to worship ? For most Christians ,

the answer is yes , because we value Sunday worship . But let's flip it . What if the world told you that you were no longer allowed to honor the biblical Sabbath ? Would you care ? Would you even notice ?

This is where things get real , because in the last days , the Bible tells us that there's going to be a divide those who follow God's commandments , even when it's inconvenient and those who go along with the world . The Sabbath is a test of faithfulness , not because resting on a certain day saves us .

Test of faithfulness not because resting on a certain day saves us , but because obedience shows who we truly belong to . If we can't honor God now , when it's easy , how are we going to stand firm when things get hard ? Now let me encourage you with a promise here . As you start practicing the Sabbath , be prepared for your relationship with God to grow deeper .

You're going to notice a refreshing of your soul , a renewal of your strength and

a greater intimacy with God . It's not going to happen overnight . And a greater intimacy with God it's not going to happen overnight . It may take some time to adjust and to find your rhythm , but God is faithful and he's going to honor your commitment to rest in Him . So I've got a challenge Begin to implement the Sabbath this week .

Start with small steps , but make a conscious effort to set the day apart , to focus on God . Trust that he's going to provide what you need and that this day of rest is one of the most powerful ways that you can experience his peace and blessing . That's all for today , but I'll be back with more unfiltered biblical truth and undeniable prophecy .

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Stay watchful , stay holy , stay renewed Until next week . I'm Rick . Be an encourager , not a discourager . I love you , see ya . The intro and outro music for the Renewed Mindsets podcast is Are you Ready by Floodgate ? See ya . Music used with permission .