The commandment to keep the sabbath is one that might not seem as important as the one about not murdering. But what, and who, suffers in our society when we value economic security over well-being?
As we give witness yet again to the story of Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, proclaiming justice for the oppressed, we must also proclaim justice and peace… and rest… for the weary of this world. What systems of our time (“old wineskins”) need to “give it a rest” or be “put to rest” that are harming and oppressing “the least“ among us?
At the end of this series, what “Sabbath” practices have we experienced that made a difference in our quality of life, the quality of the planet, the quality of our time with, and love for, one another? Might we claim them as our “new wineskins” for not just Lent?
One last thing: today we are receiving the annual special offering called One Great Hour of Sharing, benefitting programs for the hungry and those affected by natural disasters. You can give online by going to our main page, clicking Give Now at the bottom, and designating whatever you choose next to “One Great Hour of Sharing”.