Jump Start # 4086
Revelation 1:10 “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet”
When is Sunday? Do you know how many days from now? I believe one of the core characteristics of disciples is that they are always “Sunday Aware.” Sunday is the best day of the week. It is the day that our Lord rose from the grave and conquered Satan. It is the day that Peter preached that amazing Acts 2 sermon. It’s the day that disciples gather. It is the day that we remember. Things are just different on Sundays. Our schedules on Sundays are different than the rest of the week. If every day was a Sunday, what a different world we’d have.
In our verse today, John receives the Revelation vision on the “Lord’s day.” I’ve had some tell me that Lord’s day refers to something other than the day of the week. They have shown me that it has to do with the coming judgment that the book talks about. That may be true, but to me, “the Lord’s day,” will always be Sunday. What better day to get this message than on a Sunday. And, when this message was to be read before the congregation, what better day than a Sunday when the church is gathered together.
Having a Sunday mindset is so helpful. It can get you through the darkest nights and the greatest troubles that you endure. Sunday is coming and that just has a wonderful way of lifting our spirits and putting a bit more fuel into our spiritual tanks.
Here are some thoughts:
First, the culture and the times have a way of dragging us down. More bad news. More negative spirits. More complaining. But, Sunday is coming. What a wonderful oasis that is. Sunday is coming and I will be refreshed, encouraged and made stronger. With others, praises will be sung to the Lord I love. God’s powerful word will be read. Prayers will be lifted up. I can get through today and even tomorrow because Sunday is around the corner. It’s not like waiting a lifetime. It’s not waiting months and months. Just a few days from now will be Sunday. Won’t that be awesome!
Second, Sunday has a way of getting my vision lined up and my priorities straightened up. God is on the throne. Nukes. Iran. Wars. White House news. Supreme Court news. State house news. On Sunday I remember that it is the Lord who removes kings and establishes kings (Dan 2:21). All will be fine because Sunday helps me. The things that fill my mind and heart often really do not matter. Sunday helps with that. The things that worry me and burdens me don’t mean so much on a Sunday.
Third, because of Sunday, I can face anything. That toxic co-worker, the noisy neighbor, the troubled family member, they are not going to drag me down. They won’t because of Sunday. Sunday is the Lord’s day. Sunday is all about the Lord. Our Lord faced the cross and I can face these people. The Lord shows me that I do not have to raise my voice or even reply to them. What an example from the cross. I can forget about that, but Sunday sure reminds me.
Become Sunday Aware. How many days until Sunday? My sweet dad and several others that were dear to me crossed through that door of death on a Sunday. What a great day to do that on. If I had a choice, that’d be the day I’d pick. The best day is always Sunday.
When one gets this in their heart, worship becomes incredible and meaningful. One won’t be dragging in at the last second. No, sir. They’d be one of the first ones down at the church building. Why? Because it’s Sunday. On a Saturday, they are thinking about the next day. Eager. Excited. Hopeful.
There are so many good things about Sunday. Don’t rush through the day. Don’t fill the day thinking of the other days of the week. Don’t ruin the best day by being tired, worried or discouraged. It’s Sunday.
Sunday aware! Love it. Can’t wait.
Roger