On The Lord’s Day
The first day of the week was hallowed for the Christian by the resurrection of Jesus. On Easter we celebrate the resurrection in a special way. However, we celebrate the triumph of the resurrection every Sunday when we gather as Christians to remember and proclaim His victory over death. The Sabbath (7th day) was set apart by God at creation as a day to remember what He had done in 6 days. After He worked, He rested. For the Christian, we remember before we go to work. We rest in Jesus’ finished work and that rest then translates into faithful service all through the week.
It is not with grudging necessity that Christians gather to worship. Rather it is with cheerful freedom that we come to partake of grace and fellowship. As we gather we present ourselves to Christ as living sacrifices. We exalt God in our joyful praise. We seek to edify one another in fellowship and we seek to extend the kingdom to outsiders by evangelism.
So as you meet with Jesus in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, do so intentionally. Intentionally sing and pray and study the Word. Intentionally encourage others in your conversation. Intentionally evangelize those who are being drawn by the Spirit of the Lord. Don’t just let life happen to you- happen to life- be intentional.
“I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day…” Rev. 1:10
and that has made all the difference.
Because of grace,
Tim
