AUG 11

Psalm 92:1-5
Memorise Psalm 92:4-5
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD ”

So now we know about the importance of the Sabbath (or to us, the Lord’s Day), and that it is a day of rest where we cease from all our daily work. The question then begs, so what do we do on a Sunday? Do we just sleep in, laze about and do nothing? What should we positively spend our day doing?

Psalm 92 gives us an excellent guideline as to what we should do, and what spirit we should have on the Sabbath. The subtitle given at the top of this Psalm describes it as “A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath day”. As you read through this Psalm, you can note the joy and excitement that exudes from the pen of the Psalmist, as he sings of praise and thanks to God on this holy day, celebrating and declaring His goodness and greatness.

In this Psalm we see that the Sabbath is a day to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto His name. That is primarily what we do each Lord’s Day when we come to church and have our worship service. All the hymns that we sing, the music that is played, the tithes and offerings that we give, the prayers that we say, all guide us as we thank God for what He has done for us, and praise His holy name.

The Psalmist also speaks of shewing or declaring the lovingkindness and faithfulness of God, and also triumphing in the great works and deep thoughts of God. This is what the preaching of God’s Word would achieve, as we read and study the Word of God, what we learn of are the great works of God, and have a glimpse into the mind of God. As we learn more of God, the more we would want to praise Him, glorify Him, and live lives that are pleasing to Him!

Thus it ought to be a whole day of worship, not just in church, but also in all that we would chose to do that day, whether it be in our service, in our time spent at home or in church. It is a day where we as the creation of God would trumpet praise to our Creator. It is a day that can be of great benefit to the believer, for he can freely, with a clear conscience, put aside all the cares and worries of work and other burdens, and joyfully come to seek the Lord!

Thought: What a joyful and exciting day the Sabbath can be!
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for giving us the Sabbath, and help me to be thankful each week as I remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.