What does it mean to keep the Sabbath? I mean does that mean no working at all? Also I never understood which was the Sabbath, ppl say saturday but others say sunday
Blain,
Saturday is the Sabbath, not Sunday or any other day of the week. All are worthy or worshiping God on, but only Saturday is the actual Sabbath.
"Keeping" the Sabbath? Practically for my family and I.....
By Friday night, we have cleaned the house and taken care of all regular work (house work, yard work, except for any care that needs to be done for our animals.)
We start of Friday night with a special meal that is distinct from the rest of the week. Afterwards, my wife and I bless our children verbally and in song. Then we pray for each of them, including their future spouses, children, careers, ministries, etc.
We go to church Saturday morning and are there for about 6 hours-ish, in service and fellowship. (Prayer, worship, teaching, meal.) We end the day in fellowship with others at someone's house.
Our Sabbath is an
entire day devoted to God, where nothing we do is absent of worshiping God in some way. I have found that despite claims that every day is about worshiping God, most people are incapable of setting apart an entire day somewhere throughout the week because of jobs, work, etc. That is why an intentional and set-apart day of worship is so incredible and needed in our lives.
While God meets with us everyday of the week, I believe He is honored when we place a priority on a set-apart "date" with Him free of any distractions.