"Sunday's coming. Never forget, no matter what else goes on in the week, Sunday's coming."
One of my dear friends and mentors would constantly remind me and my friends of this as we prepared to go out into ministry. His point was to always make sure that worship preparation and sermon work never strayed far from our thoughts. Over the past 10 years, I have thought often of his words and how much the words "Sunday's coming" put into focus and perspective all the ministry of the congregation.
Listening to those words again this past weekend as my friends and I gathered to celebrate the New Year, I came to appreciate them in a new way. Rather than look at them from the viewpoint of "Sunday's coming" and you had better have your work done, I saw it from the perspective of, "Sunday's coming! I can't wait! Sunday's coming, and no matter what else has happened (or not happened) during the week, Sunday's coming, and I can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for God's people this week!"
That's the beauty of being connected in worship, my friends. Through gathering, praying, singing, proclamation, offering, affirmation, and all the other parts of worship, we connect with our God who reminds us during these times that, "It's ok. I am God - have been and always will be - and there's nothing during your week that has more power than me. So, cast yourselves upon me, and allow me to carry you through all of life. You are loved not for what you do, but for whose you are - mine. I created everything out of nothing, and love you so much I sent my Son to heal our broken relationship and will send him again to make all things new on the final day. Let not your hearts be troubled, and let not them be afraid."
Sunday's coming! Thanks be to God!
See You Soon!
Lamar
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