by Belinda Jabore
I felt that God wanted to give a warning to those who have an ear to hear what the Spirit of God is saying in regard to the Sabbath rest. Apostle Lynne Hamilton got instructions from the Lord that we, as an Apostolic Prophetic Forerunning church needed to implement the Sabbath rest: from sunset Friday (approximately 5.30pm) to sunset Saturday (approximately 5.30pm). Following/obeying the 4th Commandment (as you could imagine) provided all sorts of challenges for us corporately as a church, and personally as a couple.
My husband Jesse and I had many adjustments we needed to make. As we knew this was Gods command we began to obey what was required of us. We both had to adjust our work with employers. As a musician Jesse found this difficult at first but we knew God was adamant about this. Gigs booked from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset he could not do. This did take a while to turn around and God in His grace, kindness and mercy allowed this for him. Due to previously booked gigs the band had to keep their word to do these, but it got to a certain point when God was requiring complete obedience in this. Jesse also has a job in the tourism trade, it also was a challenge, but as we made the adjustments God gave us favor throughout it all. This continually challenges us in our work and we as a couple need to keep on saying no to any paid work on the Sabbath.
As we have done this we have found how tired we really were and that God clearly is insisting on this sabbatical rest. This really is such a blessing to us and we are finding God is recharging our batteries. It is also making us realize how important this 4th Commandment is - Exodus 20:8. It is also giving us the endurance and sustainability for the future. He is so faithful to refresh us and keep us on track, this providing something of a safety net for us.
Mostly, though for us, obedience is the key and we then find that by Gods grace we are able to endure and accomplish all that’s required of us. 2010 is a year of trial and testing. Do we follow His commandments or not? This is the question we must ask ourselves?
For I the Lord am the Lord of the Sabbath, and I will fill you and refresh you as you come away from the things that take you away from Me says the Lord, as I am a jealous God and I require this of you. Come to Me and I will give you rest for your soul and if you come I will fill you with a refreshing of My Spirit that will sustain you and keep you safe for what is coming ahead.
Obedience moves My hand and I will teach you to hear My voice of understanding. Walk in the fear of My word, who I am, and My commands. If you love Me, you will keep My commandments and you will come in and enter My rest.
Come away from your burdens and your work load, for I will give you rest from your anxieties, stress, tiredness and busyness. My son and daughter, I long for you to make this time holy and give your time and communion to Me say’s God, as this will be a safety net for you and a safe place of strengthening, healing and love. I will bring the fullness of My promises for you and to you.
I warn you of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, dwell in My presence and worship Me. I will part the seas of anxiety, stress and tiredness and strengthen and prepare you for what lies ahead. I will release to you life, and life abundantly, and healing to your soul.
Do not concern yourself with tomorrow for I am tomorrow, and I will take care of all your concerns and cares. When you are weak I am strong in you. Weakness is a conduit to My strength and My ways. I the Lord will do it as you come deeper into obedience and love for Me. For I am bringing you into a safe place. A place where you can cease from the cares and worries of this world .
Come to Me, be with Me, rest in Me - I love you and I care for you.
