The Day of The Lord

I was reading from 1 Thessalonians 5 this morning, which warns about "the day of The Lord" (v. 2).  This warning, as is true most of the time it is found whether Old Testament or New, is directed to believers rather than others. 

It is important to note why that is.  Why are God's children primarily the ones told to be ready?  I believe the reason is that the world depends on us to share that message and encourage them to get ready for that day - we are to "go to the roads and country lanes to invite them" (Luke 14:23).

For us, the day of The Lord is not only the final day of judgment for biblically there have been many days of The Lord, days of judgment (Isa 13:6) or salvation (Mal 3:2).  The day of The Lord is whenever he interacts with man in a special way. 

Today may be the day The Lord provides you a divine intersection with someone who needs salvation or encouragement or help in some way.  Today may be the day The Lord has a divine appointment to allow you to come to a fuller understanding of revelation. Today The Lord may have a divine opportunity for you make a difference in the world around you. Are you watching, are you praying, are you ready?

When Jesus was asked about that day in Matt 24, he told them about two days and warned his disciple, "Therefore keep watch" (v.32) and "be ready" (v. 34).  In Colossians 4, Paul tells us to prayerfully watch for every opportunity to serve God by reaching out to others (vv. 2-6). 

Today may be the day of The Lord for you, whether the last or just the next, you are called to be ready. 

Jus' Sayn.