I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band.
Revelation 1:10-13 NKJV
Our prayer meeting last Monday ended, as it often does, with an overwhelming sense of God’s presence and love that leaves everyone sitting in silent, peaceful wonder. As on many occasions, no one wants to move or talk, let alone leave. It’s wonderful. I think this is one of the manifestations of what John was talking about when he said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day.” He is referring to those times when the spirit realm seems more real than this physical realm.
These “otherworldly” moments have to do with perception, not emotion. Most of us have the occasional experience when we worship, although I believe that in our modern world we tend to substitute talent and technology-assisted feelings for the genuine Presence. (My theory is that if it takes electricity to produce it, it’s probably me, not Him). That being said, there is something special about worshiping and praying together in adoration and supplication to our Lord. It moves us from one realm to another.
The “Lord’s Day” was a common way of referring to the first day of the week, Resurrection Day. It was what we call “Sunday.” As we go to the Lord’s house on the Lord’s Day to meet with the Lord’s people, let’s also be aware of the Lord’s presence. Set your sights on touching the spirit realm today, and perhaps we will hear His voice and even see His glory.
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