What Shabbat means to me?

Sunset on Friday has come, and the household is preparing for a day of rest and renewal, like the Creator, who rested from all His work on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2-3).

Healing and provision have come as the day produces of itself. The Most High made the Shabbat to meet the needs of His children (Isaiah 58:13-14; Leviticus 25; Mark 2:27-28).

An appointed time to spend with the Most High and to be obedient to this weekly mitzvah, a sign between the Most High and us forever (Exodus 20:8–11, 31:14–17; Leviticus 23:1–3; Ezekiel 20:11–12).

Believing that I am Ephraim, I am a child of the Most High, chosen and destined forever to honor Him and partake of His blessings set aside for us, His children (Exodus 20:8-11; Leviticus 23:1-3; Isaiah 58:13-14; Ezekiel 37:10-28).

Blessings filled with mercy, grace, peace, and compassion that remind us of G-d's redemptive work through Yeshua, not a day of rituals, restrictions, and burden. (Exodus 20:8-11; Leviticus 23:1-3; Hebrews 4:9-11)

Abstaining from pursuing personal interests and usual things on this holy day and calling it a delight to honor the Most High (Isaiah 58:13-14; Psalm 92).

Time set aside to tell future generations about the Most High, this holy day, and the promise to each of us to ride on the heights of the land and to be fed with the heritage of our ancestor, Jacob, a promise of peace and eternity with the Most High for those who believe in Him (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Isaiah 58:13-14; Hebrews 4:9-11)

Shalom Aleichem, Ephraim!

Welcome the Shabbat angels.