Have you ever heard the phrase, “Sunday is coming?” Or, “Resurrection Sunday is coming?” It always appears in online searches and social media posts during what Christians call “Holy Week”. What is Holy Week, you ask?
According to Crosswalk,
Holy Week is a string of eight days that allow us an opportunity to reflect upon the shift in humanity Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross launched. It starts with Palm Sunday when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem. The week leads us through the Last Supper, His crucifixion, and ends on Easter Sunday with His resurrection. This is the basis of Christianity, His sacrifice launched the New Covenant God promised and many had prophesied throughout the Old Testament. Each day of Holy Week allows us to peek into the heart of our Savior at intently close proximity. His love for us is reflected in every significant step toward the cross, every breath up to the last, and His resurrection.
We wait in anticipation of Sunday like stranded passengers for this grand rescue mission. I’m not diminishing this very holy, holy week of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My frustration is that for some, this week is just about going through the motions, where getting bunny chocolates and attending Easter egg hunts supersedes one of the most important events ever recorded in history, and written in God’s Word, the Bible.
On the other hand, many believers fast and pray all week. I love that! They remove all distractions, go to church, fellowship with other believers, and do not take lightly the sacrifice the Son of Man made for all of us 2000 years ago.
My question is, why only one week of true, repentant devotion? If our attitudes, behaviors, and actions go back to normal on the day after Easter, then why do any of these things at all?
James 1:22-25 tells us to be doers of the Word.
You can argue and say,” Hold on a minute, I’m obedient to the Word and live a transformed life for Jesus.” And I thank you for that. However, you may only be one of many millions. I can be wrong. Living a Christian life is hard. Temptation is everywhere, and disciplining oneself is an everyday practice. There are so many things that tear us away from reading the Bible. Plus, reading God’s Word takes patience and understanding. It’s not easy reading, either. So what happens? People don’t do it.
Living a righteous, holy, and repentant life takes commitment. Folks, this isn’t a “Survivor Series”. Think of yourself as being shipwrecked on an island. You can’t be idle and just wait for someone to come and get you off. Our job is to be a beacon of light in this very dark world.
Resurrection Sunday is coming, yes. The truth is, it can be Sunday every day of the week. How is your daily walk with Jesus going to be different this year? How are you preparing for this week? And, what will you carry over in the many weeks ahead? Start by reading through the Book of Luke, chapters 1-24.
It’s your call. Sunday can be every day. Live your daily walk with the Lord. Sunday may be coming, but the truth is, Sunday should be here, now!
Until next time…
Be well. Be safe. Be happy.
