Most of us know that day and night are caused by the earth’s rotation on its axis. We also understand that a year is based on the earth’s orbit around the sun, and that the month is determined by factors related to the moon. But, what factor determines the length of a week? The week does not seem to be related to the heavenly bodies or anything else in nature.

Those who believe God’s written Word know the answer – the week was established when God completed the first work/rest cycle at the very dawn of time. He set the example for us while doing the work of creation, then commanded us, in Exodus 20:8-11, to follow His example. In issuing this command, God set into motion a practice that has existed for the entire time since creation.

The fact that a seven-day week has existed in practically every culture, yet has never been connected to anything in nature is very perplexing to those who refute the Bible’s account of creation. In fact, some have even tried to abolish the seven-day week. In the Soviet Union, Stalin instituted a ten-day week in an attempt to erase all religious memory in His citizens. However, his efforts failed because his people were unable to work nine days with one day of rest.

From the dawn of time until today, we have been reminded every seven days of God’s marvelous work of creation and His command to keep His Sabbath Holy. Long live the seven-day week and the God who created it!

© Tammie 2005

Posted by Tammie at 12:57 AM