“Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy!” says the fourth commandment of God in Exodus 20:8. But what exactly does it mean to remember the Sabbath day and how do you keep it holy?
To remember the Sabbath day of God means to never forget that He has set apart one day per week for rest and worship, one day that is for our benefit, and for strengthening our relationship with Him! This day is the seventh day also known as Saturday and not the first day of the week (Sunday) as some may incorrectly think! (Luke 23:53-56).
How do we keep holy the day of God? By stopping from our daily activities: work, shopping, cooking, personal pleasures, travelling, doing business, etc.
Instead, we gather together at Church to worship God, we walk in nature and admire the artwork of the best Artist in the Universe, and we also make sure to take care of those in need from our community!
Remember the Sabbath Day To Keep It Holy Meaning
Exodus 20:8-11 meaning
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
Exodus 20:8-11 KJV
For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
God knew our tendency to forget His Holy Sabbath day thus He made sure to include the word “remember” when He gave Moses the Ten Commandments written in stone with His finger. (Exodus 31:18)
Even though the Israelites were aware of the commandments of God long before the Mount Sinai event, (see Exodus 16), God decided that now was the time to make Israel know how important are His laws, and how would they benefit them too if they would obey and listen to their Heavenly Father!
What does “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy” mean?
To remember the Sabbath day of God means to stop our busy life and activities on this holy day (Saturday), and remember that God has given us among His ten commandments, one that deals with rest, worship, and relationship with Him!
On the Sabbath day, once every seventh day of the week, we are to take a break from our hectic life and activities that never seem to stop, and not forget our origins!
When God created this Earth, he rested on the seventh day! (Genesis 2:2-3). God blessed and sanctified the 7th day of the week and made it holy.
The Creator of the Universe stopped and rested from His works – not because He was tired, but for that special communion with His creatures and with everything He has created! A special day for a special relationship with His creation!
How do you remember and keep the Sabbath day holy?
Before Friday sunset, also called Preparation Day (Luke 23:54), we are to get ready for the Sabbath day by making sure we have all the cleaning, shopping, cooking done, and clothing ready for the holy day of God!
During the entire week is good to prepare in advance for the Sabbath and not let everything be done on Friday! So, we want to make sure we sort all our business deals, projects, paperwork, etc. before Friday!
When the Preparation day comes, we can finish with the last touches for the Sabbath, like having special clothing ready, and the meal as well!
Conclusion about Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep It Holy
In conclusion, the commandment that says to “remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy” doesn’t need to be difficult! Once we take care of the regular work that needs to be done, be it job, shopping, cooking, etc. then we can take time to prepare for the Sabbath command!
May the Lord help you and your family to enter into His rest every Sabbath and enjoy the wonderful gift of God – this life and the one there is to come by His grace!
FAQ
Which commandment is “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy?”
The commandment that says to remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy is the fourth commandment of the Bible according to Exodus 20:8-11.
Where in the Bible does it say Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy?
The verse in which we are told to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy is Exodus 20:8.
Why is there a need to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy?
There is a need for remembering the Sabbath and keeping it holy, because, in this world in which we live, we tend to forget the commandment of God and continually deal with our daily activities and thus be subjected to forget the law of God and destroy our physical, mental, and spiritual life!
References
https://whiteestate.org/devotional/mlt/10_10/
Holy Bible KJV
My Letter To A Sunday Keeper – Sabbath Documentary
The Days of Noah – Powerful Documentary (Video Format)
Bible Studies – Written Format
