Sabbath: Worship!

Today Daily Devotional

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High. — Psalm 92:1 Today we pause from the regular rhythms of our daily lives to focus on the God of the universe. And he calls us to worship! This month, as we reflect on what it means to be Jesus’ witnesses wherever we go, it can be tempting to think that this work is on our shoulders. If we don’t do it, who will? So the gift of Sabbath helps us remember that ultimately this is God’s work, not ours. Recently I went into the office anticipating a big pile of work that was waiting for me. When I arrived, I discovered that a generous colleague had already taken care of it. When I realized what they had done, I remember feeling both relief and gratitude. What a gift! Psalm 92 expresses similar feelings toward God. “You make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done. How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts!” What a relief it is to know that this world sits firmly in God’s capable, good hands. He has not stopped working; rather, he has prepared good works for us to do in his kingdom (Ephesians 2:10). Sabbath gives us an opportunity to join with brothers and sisters to praise and honor the One who has already done it all for us. We have a Savior who walks with us on mission, wherever God has called us! Hallelujah! O God, I join with the psalmist in giving thanks to you and singing your praises! Thank you for saving me and calling me to be a part of your work. Amen.