We need each other.
We were not put on this earth to be hermits, sequestered as individuals without the support of others. We need to be supported by each other - we need to give and receive that support.
When we come together as a group of believers, we have the ability to share the love of God in a unique way. By worshipping God together, the spirit of His grace transcends any conflict or problem. During corporate worship, God's love for each of us flows through us and refreshes our spirits, filling us so that we are able to go back into the world and share the love which God has showered upon us.
I often hear people say that they don't need to go to church to know God. Technically that is true. But choosing to not be in corporate worship diminishes one's ability to truly be a disciple for Christ. When we choose to not share in the worship of our Lord - in celebrating His goodness and wonder in our lives - we miss out on the opportunity to exponentially grow the love He has given us. We miss out on the opportunity to renew our spirits and refresh our souls.
Imagine you worked every day of the week, fifty-two weeks a year, without anytime off except for sleep. Would your energy and enthusiasm for your work remain the same or would it decrease? The same holds true for us if we choose to not participate in corporate worship. The time set aside for us to worship and learn together is time intended for us to reinvigorate our love for the Lord and to give direction for how we are to share that love with the world.
Each of us has a unique, one-on-one relationship with Jesus, but that relationship can be enhanced and deepened by consciously seeking out the community of other Christians.
We need each other and Christ has given us a community of believers to help support and guide us on this journey. He knows exactly what we need.
Scripture
Quote of the Day
Worship is first and foremost for His benefit, not ours, though it is marvelous to
discover that in giving Him pleasure, we ourselves enter into what can become our
richest and most wholesome experience in life.
discover that in giving Him pleasure, we ourselves enter into what can become our
richest and most wholesome experience in life.
"A Heart For Worship" by Lamar Boschman
Question of the Day
What is your favorite part of worship?
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