The Lord’s Day
For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5:7, NIV
When we think of the Lord’s day, we usually refer to a time of worship on either Saturday or Sunday, depending on our personal beliefs. I was doing some research for a message when I came across the scripture above. I wanted to share the passage with you because it gives clarity to the Day of the Lord. Paul was writing to the church in Thessalonica, saying they had already understood the meaning of the day of Lord, so they had no reason to fear:
Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11, NIV)
Our focus as believers must be on doing the work of the kingdom because Christ is returning soon. As scripture says, “…what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God], [while you earnestly] look for and await the coming of the day of God” (2 Peter 3:3-12).
Paul explains that the day of the Lord is when Christ returns. As believers, we will not be surprised. Scripture has already given us insight about what to expect in this world when the appointed time comes. Make sure you are in the word!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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