I'm passionate about Sunday worship! Are you?

Since my conversion to Christ at the early age of 16, I never remember a time when I was not passionate about Sunday worship. Oh, I recall those days BC (Before Christ) when attending church was a chore and bore. At times, my parents almost had to drag me. And, drag me, they did! They never came to the door of my room on Sunday to ask, "Sonny boy, do you want to go to church today?" Nosireebob! It was established fact. This kid would be there--along with them. I admit, they often had to give me an attitude adjustment while en route. But I have a memory imbedded deeply within that they were passionate about gathering with God's people to honor their Lord and to hear the preaching of the Word of God.

So, I guess you could say that I get it honest! You see, my parents were passionate about worship because they knew the world is driven by the spirit of anti-christ; they also knew that temptations of every sort are always lurking, not just in the shadows, either.

Now, 44 years later, it is Saturday evening, and I can't wait till tomorrow. I wonder what God will do? I pray and expect that it will be something very good. I look forward to him speaking to my heart and encouraging God's people to "go on to perfection," pursue Christ with their whole hearts, and seek to be more like Him. Tomorrow might become the first day of someone's new life in Christ.

I've seen some of you working around the church today, preparing for your ministries tomorrow. It certainly appeared that you share my excitement. The grass is cut and edged, the building is clean, the a/c is set, the power point is ready, the choir is anxious to sing, and the preacher can hardly contain himself. He's about to burst with the truth that God has shown him. (It's been two weeks, you know!)

Yep. I'm passionate about Sunday worship! How about you?