The Lord's Day; Psalms 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Many Christians call Sunday, the "Lord's Day". Referring to the day of the week that is deliberately set aside to worship the Lord and fellowship w/ other believers. Although their is no direct command or example in the bible to worship on Sunday.
However, in the Old Testament our example was God, as he took a Rest on the seventh day after Creation. Then in the New Testament we follow Jesus' example of his Resurrection Day, or other wise known as the "Lord's Day". Properly coined after Jesus resurrected on that day of the week, thus named after Him.

Now in the Old Testament there are different references to honoring.God on a certain day of the week. Most commonly known as the Sabbath day or the day of Rest. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were guided by the Old Covenant. As in the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, by keeping it holy. In the Old Covenant the Sabbath Day was guarded as the Day of Worship. Which they followed pretty strictly. The Sabbath day was considered the most sacred day. In fact, even Jesus was criticized by the Pharisees b/c he healed a man on the Sabbath day. Just as in Mathew 12:9-14. Jesus was asked if it was even lawful to heal on the Sabbath? Which he replied, in verse 11: "If any of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will you not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath." Now in the Old Testament there are different references to honoring God on a certain day of the week. Most commonly known as the Sabbath day or the day of Rest.

As Christians under the New Covenant we have claimed the Lord's day not Saturday but Sunday. Usually it is Sunday, the day of the week that we set aside to Worship and show reverence to God. You may be aware of liberties in Christ or freedoms in Christ. Well this is one of those areas where there is plenty of freedom.

For many of Christians it is a common routine to attend or worship every Sunday or Lord's Day. Even on vacation many Christians will seek a church body to fellowship and worship w/ b/c the Lord's Day is so important to them.
Where as with some they can worship on the Sabbath or Saturday instead of Sunday. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact it is more practical for some to do this. Some churches share the buildings w/ other congregations so they split the times of worship so both groups can worship. One may have the Saturday evenings for worship while the other has the regular Sunday worship schedule. No matter when worship takes place, our example is in Psalms 95:6-7 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker, for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.

The main thought is either service time is acceptable. It is the believer's freedom to worship whenever they choose. The importance is to worship. What ever day or time is flexible. Worshiping God is of great importance. John 4:24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.

Some may wonder is there an example of how we should worship? Well just as in John 4:24 previously states, we should worship in spirit and in truth. Just as long as our worship is from our hearts, and is a sincere act of reverent service. God is pleased. In Psalms 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs, KNOW that the LORD is GOD.

Lastly, one great way to teach children and new believers to worship God is through songs. There are so many wonderful songs taken right from scripture. Those songs and other hymn songs are powerful tools to enhance and encourage a worship that will draw believers to the Saviour.

Here is Proverbs 8:10-11 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Now the chorus that is based upon that verse; Lord you are:
Lord you are more precious than silver, Lord you are more costly than gold, and Lord you are more beautiful than diamonds and nothing I desire compares with you.

Hoping today was a wonderful Lord's day! By praising and worshiping the LORD, we strengthen our hearts and minds in a deeper love and relationship to Christ our LORD.