It’s Sunday again–no preaching nor teaching obligation today. Early this morning the breeze on the back patio feels cooler than normal–a welcome harbinger of summer’s almost end. Another Lord’s Day–this must make over 3000. I suspect that I have preached on at least 2000 of them.
The opportunity to arise and celebrate God’s presence and power, to meditate and read devotionally is refreshing. I appreciate that John was “in the s(S)pirit on the Lord’s Day.” What an unequalled blessing. No last minute review of notes, no “cramming” to make final adjustments in wordsmithing and to guarantee communication that is just right. Drink deeply at God’s well–it was a job requirement in preaching, now it is pure luxury. During my years of preaching, getting up early on Sunday and preparing heart and mind for worship were a given–now these are a joyful choice.
By the time the rest of my world awakens and thinks about today as a day for worship, the refreshment of worship and communion will be long in my life. Praying for a message from God, for clearer directions, for more opportunities to serve and for the ability to serve faithfully in the opportunities He provides.
I guess not all are “morning persons”–but this is the Lord’s Day. He is calling us to Him, and for the most part our culture still allows us a day with few excuses for failing to come to attention. How interested are we in honoring our Lord and God on this day? Are we serious, or are we just going through the motions?