A Day of Service

The Lord Jesus as well as his disciples used the Sabbath day to perform good deeds. The Lord once healed a sick man on the Sabbath. On another Sabbath day, he also healed a crippled woman. He wanted to tell the people that God can provide rest from sickness and pain. So he encouraged the people, "it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath." (Matthew 12:12).

The disciples of Christ also did good work on the Sabbath. They preached the good news of Christ's salvation. Many people today still do not know of the wonderful message of God's deliverance from sin. So we should invite our friends and neighbors to come to church to listen to the gospel.

As we gather in worship, we may share God's Word with one another. This is an excellent way to do a deed of kindness. We can find strength and guidance in life through our mutual edification with God's Word.

We can also pray for the sick and those who are still under the bondage of sin, so that God may release them and save them. As it pleased the Lord to heal on the Sabbath, we would surely please him by praying for the physical and spiritual healing of others.