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Sabbath, August 17, 2024
A few days back, I noticed this surprising display on the lawn of a nearby neighbor. Though there was no “Free” sign on these chairs, it was obvious that they were being offered to whoever had the means and the motive to haul them away. I actually sat on one of them, and it was comfortable, though I could tell that it had been used well.
I was wondering if anybody would take this offer, and I didn’t have to wait long. The next day I saw a nice white hatchback SUV paused on the corner, and a young man was inserting all four chairs into it. I don’t know who he was, and don’t know who will be sitting in them, but that rest-experience will have been free of charge.
Which of course is the point of the Sabbath. You don’t have to pay dues to enjoy all the privileges of the seventh day. It’s free—and those who learn about it and take advantage of it grow happier and more confident in the love of its Creator.
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