Holy Days or Holidays? Remembering Why We Celebrate

We are in a season of holidays that for many have a significant spiritual connection to their observance. For many others, it has become a celebration of days off from work, lots of food, and buying gifts. It does not take long for most people forget what it is we are supposed to be celebrating. The Lord commanded Israel to regularly celebrate certain holidays, with feasting and biblical reminders of what God had done for them, and what He had promised. They were to enjoy Him, pursue justice that honored His character, and worship Him alone.

In Deuteronomy 16:1-22, we read about the establishment of the Passover to help us to remember the true purpose of our celebrations.