Sundays are special

Did you know that before 1933 it was illegal to play professional sports in Pennsylvania? A law had to be changed before the Pittsburgh Pirates (renamed the Steelers in 1941) and the Philadelphia Eagles joined the National Football League. Anybody remember the “blue laws?” There was a time when most all stores were closed on Sundays. No liquor sales, either. Back then there was something special about Sunday. Times have changed. The world has changed. Sundays aren’t so sacred anymore. It’s a sad commentary on our culture.

The truth of the matter is that there is something special about Sunday, the first day of the week. It’s not the Sabbath. There is no ‘Christian Sabbath” in the bible. Sunday is the day of Christ’s resurrection from the dead (Matt. 28:1). So, fittingly, this is the day His disciples gathered to observe the Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:23-29; Acts 20:7), remembering His death.

There is nothing more important on Sundays than gathering with others and worshipping God. Absolutely nothing! The world at large may not agree. Some people may make choices that reflect a different view. But what could be more important than worshipping God? I compliment everyone who comes to worship each week. There are other things you could do. Your choice speaks volumes about your spirituality.

-R. Dean Miller