Matthew 12:1-8
PassageIn our reading this week Jesus and His Disciples were walking through a field on the Sabbath when His Disciples grab a snack. The Leaders of the Jews confront Him on their action that appears to violate their laws about the Sabbath. Jesus’ response to the leaders makes us ponder what is the true meaning of he Sabbath as God intended.
Today the meaning of the Sabbath has been watered down and pushed aside as we chase after our own desires in the world. We need to look at the true meaning of “Shabbat” in the Hebrew language, which is not only to stop or take a break, but also means to take delight and celebrate. We need to follow the example set down for us by God to not only take a break from “work”, but spend time celebrating what God has done, and get our desire back on Him.