Honoring the Shabbat as a Timeless Gift
By Hazan Gavriel Ben David
Dear Friends,
Charlie Kirk was right in his powerful new book. The book is titled Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life. Keeping Shabbat isn’t just tradition. It’s wisdom we desperately need in our chaotic world to understand why Charlie Kirk was right about honoring it.
When we glance at the Sabbath, we often forget we’re all intertwined. We are connected through generations back to Ham, Shem, and Japheth. These three sons of Noah introduced humanity to a new world after the flood. Nothing remained—just eight souls, the animals, and a rainbow as the eternal sign of God’s covenant. We still admire its beauty today, especially the rare double arcs that remind us of divine promise.
Kirk’s book dives deep into the majesty of biblical principles, echoing how Jewish scholars have cherished these truths for millennia. The language of Torah is precise and powerful—like chemistry in its perfect balance. Even the Hebrew word “Hamas” serves as a prophetic hint. It signifies the violence we’d face across history, right from the beginning.
Shabbat pulls us back to peace.
Shabbat pulls us back to peace.
Consider creation’s rhythm, mirrored perfectly in Noah’s story:
- Day one: Earth formless and void, waters everywhere, God’s Spirit hovering—just as Noah’s Ark floated, held only by His word.
- Day two: Waters separated, dry land appears—the Ark rests on Ararat.
- Day three: Vegetation blooms, mirrored by the dove’s olive branch.
- Day four: Sun, moon, stars for signs and seasons—unchanged.
- Day five: Fish and fowl sent forth with divine patterns.
- Day six: Beasts and man created.
Today, we stand at that sixth-day crossroads: Will we act like animals, destroying with violence, envy, and words? Or will we build a world of peace, love, and hope—that unbreakable rope binding us through history?
On the seventh day, God gave the rainbow—the covenant sign.
On the seventh day, God gave the rainbow—the covenant sign. Kirk nailed it on why the Shabbat relates directly to his views.
It’s not laziness; it’s recharging the soul. In our burnout culture of endless scrolling, hustling, and dopamine chasing, science confirms downtime reduces stress and boosts focus. Shabbat is the ultimate reset—no emails, no noise, just presence with family, faith, and God.
Like Noah adrift on stormy waters, we’re navigating chaos now. The Ark isn’t wood anymore—it’s Shabbat. Step inside, shut out the storm, let the dove fly. Maybe you’ll return with your own olive leaves of peace.
Try it—one quiet evening. Your mind, family, and faith will thank you for embracing Charlie Kirk’s views on the power of the Shabbat.
To learn more about this transformative practice, I highly recommend Charlie Kirk’s insightful book. The title is Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life. It’s a timely call to reclaim what truly matters.
Shalom,
Hazan Gavriel Ben David
Amarillo, Texas
December 13, 2025
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