“These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.” – Colossians 2:17

The Old Testament had ceremonial laws that contained regulations regarding food and the observance of specific days, seasons and feasts. These physical regulations required discipline and obedience from a people who were rebellious at heart. Although they contained some element of truth, they were just mere shadows that point to Jesus, the light of the world.  

Are you still chasing shadows that you can never grasp or are you resting in the embrace of the Savior? It is good to be disciplined in life and have predetermined occasions of rest and rejoicing. But these should aid and not distract you from the most important thing – remaining in the sweet communion with God. Don’t let the good things replace the best you can possibly have – the sacred friendship of God.