Moment With The Master
“The Day the Lord Has Made”
Categories: Moment With The Master"This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118:24)
This familiar verse seems to be connected to the promised Messiah. He is the “stone rejected” by the builders which is the “chief cornerstone” or the foundation of God’s redeemed ones. (Acts 4:11,12) Thus, the Lord has given them a day in which they must rejoice.
There are certainly several significant days connected to the Messiah. When the angels announced the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:11), they announced a new era and hope for the world. At just the right time God sent his son into the world to redeem man. Jesus came fulfilling prophecy and healing the brokenhearted, and proclaiming liberty to the captives. Praise God!
Certainly there are several significant days in Christ’s earthly ministry, but none more significant than his resurrection. Jesus promised his disciples this would happen (Matthew 16:21). This was the day of all days! It was not the day of his birth or the day of his transfiguration, but the day of his resurrection. Without this day there would be no victory over death. Be glad and rejoice in it!
Because of his death and resurrection other significant days are brought into the life of believers. One may recollect the time and place and circumstances where they were born again into the family of God. “Oh happy day when Jesus washed my sins away!”
For 2000 years disciples have on each first day of the week been remembering his death, burial, and resurrection (Acts 20:7). Jesus promised (Matthew 26:29) his disciples that the “bread” and the “cup” would be a memorial of his death. Paul then instructed the believers at Corinth to commune with each other and the Lord, proclaiming His death, and awaiting His return (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Rejoice in it!
Surely the Lord brings a day of gladness to our hearts each day of our lives. The close fellowship with God, the joyful service, and the ever brightening hope compels us to rejoice. One day these things will disburse into immortality and the people of God will eternally bask in the peace of heaven. Praise God!
George Slover
