Work

The Jews have certain holy days in which they are not supposed to do any work. This is to remind them that they are no longer slaves, who have to work everyday. It is a reminder of the Exodus, when Israel is freed from bondage to the Egyptians. To be a child of God is to be free, and we need days to remind us of this. That is part of what makes a day holy.

We have our Sabbath. Most of us are not ranchers and farmers, who do have to do some work for the animals everyday. So why are we so busy on our so called holy day? Oh that's right, it's our chance to recreate. What if you did not recreate, or watch sports or shop? You might find yourself going crazy, feeling the "need" or maybe even the compulsion to do whatever. You are a slave to your need. A holy day is not a recreation day. It is a day to STOP and be more with the Lord, and just to "be" with oneself and one another. If you do not care you just "be" with yourself, why should anyone else want to "be" with you?