Some people questioned Jesus about his disciples. They were not fasting like John's disciples and the Pharisees. Those people considered fasting as a measure of righteousness. However, Jesus taught them that this was a time of celebration to have the bridegroom with them. Jesus is the bridegroom. When we accept him as our Lord and the Messiah, we rejoice in him as one attends a wedding dressed in a new garment, enjoying the taste of wonderful new wine.

Pharisees again questioned Jesus about his disciples picking heads of grain to eat on the Sabbath. The Sabbath was set apart as holy, and the religious leaders firmly kept and enforced regulations that were developed by tradition. Jesus referred to David's example from 1 Samuel 21 to defend his disciples. And he stated the clear order established by God. God made the Sabbath for man to remember the Lord who created the world and rested on the seventh day (27; Ex 20:11). Jesus is the Lord, even of the Sabbath. So, we need to recognize Jesus' Lordship and dedicate the day to worship and honor him.


Application: Father, you are the Lord of my life every day. I rejoice in your grace of forgiveness. Thank you for comforting my heart by reminding me of who you are as I come to you.
One Word: Jesus is the Lord and bridegroom