Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. Thank You for the Sabbath, a day You sanctified for our renewal, restoration, and reconnection with You. As we gather, may Your Ruach Ha’Qodesh (Holy Spirit) guide our hearts and minds, opening us to the wisdom and beauty of Your Word. Use this moment to strengthen us, fill us with grace, and draw us closer to You. May WBJMinistries continue to be a vessel for Your truth and light. In Yahusha's name, we pray. HalleluYah.
The Story of Renewal on the Sabbath
The Sabbath day, or "Yom Shabbath" as written in the Halaleyah Scriptures, is a sacred gift from our Creator—a time set apart for healing, peace, and intimacy with Him.
Act I: The Invitation to Rest
In Bereshiyth (Genesis) 2:2-3, it is written-
"And on the seventh day Elohim completed His work which He had made; and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made. And Elohim blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it* because in it He had rested from all His work which Elohim created and made."
(KJV: Genesis 2:2-3)
Imagine a weary traveler in a barren desert, parched and burdened by the weight of their journey. Suddenly, an oasis appears—a place of shade, cool waters, and renewal. This is the essence of the Sabbath. Yahusha created it as a refuge for the soul, a time to set down our burdens and reconnect with Him.
Yahusha said in MattithYahu (Matthew) 11:28-30-
"Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart- and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light."
(KJV: Matthew 11:28-30)
The Sabbath is Yahusha's invitation to us—a call to cease striving and to dwell in His peace.
Act II: The Restoration of the Broken
In YashaYahu (Isaiah) 58:13-14, we are told-
"If you turn away your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on My qodesh (holy) day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the qodesh of יהוה (Yahusha), honourable; and shall honour Him, not doing your own ways, nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words- Then shall you delight yourself in יהוה (Yahusha); and I will cause you to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed you with the heritage of Ya’aqob your father- for the mouth of יהוה (Yahusha) hath spoken it."
(KJV: Isaiah 58:13-14)
One Sabbath, Yahusha entered a synagogue and saw a woman bent over, crippled by a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years. With compassion, He healed her. (Luqas [Luke] 13:10-13). This act was more than physical healing; it was restoration. The Sabbath is not just a day to refrain from work but a time for Yahusha to mend what is broken within us—our hearts, minds, and relationships.
Act III: Reconnecting with the Creator
In Shemoth (Exodus) 20:8-11, the command is clear*
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it qodesh (holy). Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work- But the seventh day is the Sabbath of יהוה (Yahusha) thy Elohim- in it thou shalt not do any work."
(KJV: Exodus 20:8-11)
As Yahusha often withdrew to quiet places to pray, so too should we use the Sabbath to reconnect with Yahusha. The Sabbath is a bridge that brings us back into alignment with our Creator, reminding us of His eternal covenant and unfailing love.
The Testimony of Renewal
When we honor the Sabbath, we experience the fullness of His promises. We find peace in the midst of chaos, healing for our wounds, and joy in His presence. Let us strive to make the Sabbath a delight, not out of obligation but as an act of love and devotion.
Closing Prayer
Abba Yahusha, we thank You for the gift of the Sabbath—a sacred time to rest, restore, and reconnect with You. Let us delight in Your presence and carry the peace of this day into the week ahead. Strengthen our faith, renew our spirits, and help us to walk in alignment with Your will. May WBJMinistries continue to inspire others to embrace the beauty and power of Your Word. Bless us as we go forth, keeping Your commandments and sharing Your love. In Yahusha’s holy name, we pray. HalleluYah.
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