The Pilgrim Path---John 5: 10 – 17

So the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” But he answered them, “The man who healed me, that man said to me, ‘Take up your bed, and walk.’” They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your bed and walk?” Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.” The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”

“…IT IS NOT LAWFUL”

May religious people so misunderstand the spirit of the Law that they would seek to rob you of your joy in Jesus Christ the LORD? The answer: yes.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exalts, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28: 7

The Living Christ shows us how to use the Sabbath for our good and the good of others. We usually have 52 of these special days over the year. We have six days each week for our business and one extraordinary day for King Jesus and His concerns. Attempt to use the entire day for Him. Remember most Puritans considered the Sabbath The Market Day of the Soul.

From John Duncan: We should fear, for Jesus is present, walking amidst the candlesticks to inspect.

Grace & Peace in Jesus, The Only Redeemer of broken and wretched souls, Pastor Jason