The Bible has many scriptures about
going into the House of The Lord together. Also included is going
together with joy.
What happens when we don't go to
church?
We miss out on so much.
We miss out on hearing the word of God.
Many inspired messages are heard when we listen to what is being
preached from the pulpit.
We miss the spiritual blessing of
taking communion. The Body and Blood of Christ sustain us. We know
that no one can live on bread alone. No amount of money can buy
everything that Jesus provides.
We are spiritually nourished when we
partake of the sacrifice of our Savior. The saving grace of God is
present in the Eucharist.
When we are baptized we are
spiritually made one with the death, burial, and resurrection of
Jesus. All of us who are baptized (no matter what denomination we
belong to) with the same elements and are forever grafted into the
body of Christ which is the church.
That brings me to one other thing we
miss when we skip church.
We miss meaningful contact with fellow
believers as well as those being saved. I can personally attest
to this.
When I see someone that I consider a
friend attend church services I light up.
When they're not their I am momentarily
crestfallen.
What's more is that I am saddened and
concerned when someone who has been struggling with the faith goes
missing even after just one service.
Why? Because those who are genuine in
their faith and devotion it's a reminder that I do not stand alone.
Iron sharpens iron. We have a powerful
enemy who stalks the earth seeking whom he may devour. The devil
comes to kill, steal, and destroy. The devil is a stalking lion. And
as with lions in the wilderness a predator will go after the weakest
of prey.
If you are beat down, weak, tired, and
alone you will be torn to pieces by the enemy of your soul.
So if you have found a home church by
all means don't stay away.
We're a family. We are all children of
God. We are all called to stretch the healing hand of Jesus to the
whole world.
