Readings
I - 1Sam. 16: 1-13
II - Mk. 2: 23-28
SABBATH IS FOR HUMANKIND AND NOT HUMANKIND FOR SABBATH
Sabbath is a day of rest and the day of the Lord. A day of nominal work so as to spend substantial time with the Lord in prayer. But the people of Israel emphasised more on what ‘should not be done’ on Sabbath in the work context. Jesus makes two pints clear through the Gospel passage of the day: one, Sabbath was made for humankind and not humankind for Sabbath; and two, the Son of Man, Jesus is the Lord even of Sabbath. Any law, rule or regulation should foster, protect and promote ‘the culture of life’ and no law can violate the ‘right to life’. Thus the act of the apostles was justified quoting the incident of David from the Old Testament who broke the law of eating the bread left at the presence of the Lord, to be eaten only by the priests as he was hungry. Secondly, the apostles were indeed spending their time with the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus, the Messiah.
Today, we set apart time for enjoying, eating and merry making during Sunday, a day dedicated to the Lord. Nothing wrong in resting and relaxing but besides the obligatory mass, set some time too aside to spend as family in prayer and remain blessed and pleasing people of God. Some because of various reasons, work ‘Over Time’ to earn an additional income. True, still, happiness and blessings come with prayer therefore sacrificing time for God, will double the blessings and graces. Stay connected with the Lord and remain blessed. May our mind and heart resonate with the Prayer: “Lord, we need your blessings”.
