The Act of Celebration
Leviticus 23
In the Old Testament world, festivals marked the changing of the seasons, the bringing of the harvest, the shearing of the sheep, and so on. For the Israelite nation, these feast days were also spiritual markers of the journey the people had taken under God's care.
Te most basic feast was the Sabbath, a day set aside every week to rest as God had in creation. Then there were the annual feasts. theses celebrations commemorated significant historical events in which God had shown Himself in a mighty way.
Some of our holidays commemorate spiritual events as well: Easter, Christmas, Lent, and others. We use these holidays to join as communities of faith and remember together what God has done in us and among us.
You may even have a date of celebration where God did something special or extraordinary in your life: Salvation, Baptism, or answered prayers that you celebrate.
Sit back ponder and thank God for all He has given you and done for you and celebrate His faithfulness to answering your prayers.
Hugs and prayers
Izzy
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