TO GO, STAY, OR LAY AWAY?

TO GO, TO STAY, OR LAY AWAY?

Sunday, April 19, 2020

  The gatherings of God’s people, the church, has been seriously deterred by the present pandemic. For some this is very difficult. For others it is not. For yet others it is now something they want to do anew. An individual decision, yes, but one that also may affect families.

  Congregating as God’s people is important, but why?

·         Jesus’ statement recorded in Matthew 12:30.

·         In congregating we avail ourselves to edifying discipleship; equipping to fulfill the Great Commission. Mt.28:19-20; Mk.16:15

·         Gathering together is part of God’s Way. Heb 10:25 

·         It is God’s sanctioned place to stir one another to love and good works. Heb 10:24 

·         Corporate worship is pleasing and edifying.

·         Corporately we commemorate the Lord’s life, death, burial, and resurrection.

·         It is in congregating that we primarily manifest our gifts of the Spirit.

  The fact is, introvert (me) or extrovert, congregating with other followers of Chris is important. For there are no familial lone wolves embodying optimum spiritual health in the Body of Christ, His church. This I know.

EBB4

PS. Some experts are predicting there will be great growth in some congregations while others will diminish or go defunct.