Celebrating Feasts
Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Practice
Scripture: And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. – Exodus 12:14
God established feasts and memorials in Scripture to ensure that His people would never forget the works He had done on their behalf. Celebrating is a vital spiritual practice; it forces us to stop our labor, gather our families, and declare, ‘The Lord has been faithful.’ Holidays and special occasions are not just days off; they are opportunities to create ‘stones of remembrance’ that recount His goodness to the next generation. When we feast, we are physically demonstrating that our joy is rooted in the character of our God.
How can you turn your next holiday or gathering into a memorial for the Lord? Can you share testimonies of His provision during the year? Can you center your traditions around gratitude and worship? By elevating these moments you transform the mundane holiday into a holy feast. Let your celebrations be marked by a deep communal joy that points everyone in the room toward the grace of the One who provides for every need. Celebrate well and never forget the works of the Lord.
Prompt: How do you intentionally celebrate God's faithfulness during holidays and special occasions?
Action Step: Spiritual Practice includes the joyful discipline of feasting and celebrating what God has done.
Next Step: Plan a special meal this week specifically focused on thanking God for His provision this year.