I do not like the change that some calendar publishers have popularized. Especially on calendars designed for the business world, the week begins on Monday and the weekend is an afterthought in the far right-hand box–usually including both Saturday and Sunday in one box. (I suppose that six boxes saves money over seven boxes.)
Think with me. Let us ponder in our hearts the things of God. Let us rejoice and celebrate. Today is the first day of a new week. It is Sunday–the Lord’s Day. It is Resurrection Day. I will begin the week in worship to God and fellowship with the spiritual family. I will do today what I have done on Sunday throughout my life. The number of Sundays that I remember having missed assembling with God’s people during my lifetime I can count on one hand–two or three times for illness and once due to being in the remote high mountains with my family. Even on those Sundays when I have not been able to attend the assembly, I have spent time in worship, meditating on spiritual things.
The book of Revelation says John was “in the spirit” on the Lord’s Day. It is likely that the book of Revelation begins with visions that occurred on Sunday. What did John see? In chapter 1, he saw in a vision the power and presence of Jesus. In chapters 2 and 3, he received instructions to write letters of warning and consolation to the churches to remind them that Jesus was present among the persecuted churches. In chapters 4 and 5, he saw a heavenly vision that assured him that God was on the throne and in control of the outcomes of the history of the world.
As we today begin another week, here are three great principles. Jesus is who he claimed to be, in all of his glory, splendor, and power. Jesus walks among his people even in difficult days. God is in ultimate control.