Dear Steve,
While all the work
was being done by the Great High Priest on the Day of Atonement, what are
the people of Israel doing? What’s their part in this great sacred
ceremony? The answer is, nothing. Nada. Zilch. Their job is to rest. The
Day of Atonement is linked to a “Sabbath of solemn rest” (Lev. 16:31) because
God is the one providing all that is needed. If you missed Sunday's
message, you can listen to it here.
We spend a
lifetime striving, grabbing, straining, grasping to appease the gods of
job, career, family, body shape, and popularity. Meanwhile, God invites us
to rest in the abundance of his provision.
Are you stressed
out today? Is your to-do list growing my the minute? Why not pause for a
moment and rest in the knowledge that God is for you, that God loves you,
and that God has provided for you. Receive today as God’s gift and rest in
God’s bountiful grace.
Join us for
worship this weekend as our Starting Over series on Leviticus 16 and the
Day of Atonement continues. Read Hebrews 9 and Isaiah 53 in
preparation. It’s going to be a great Palm Sunday of celebration. I look
forward to worshipping and learning with you!
Yours for Christ,
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