I saw somewhere that this was “National Sister’s Week.” There are so many days, weeks, moths to honor things! There is Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day… There are days for remembering veterans, and those fallen and important people. There are days specifically set apart for Jesus’ birth and resurrection. There are days for bosses, and secretaries. There are more days and months set up than there are actual days in a year. Some days have three or four things on each day.
Honestly though, why do we need a “day” to remember these things? Shouldn’t we be thankful and grateful for our family, bosses, GOD every day. Shouldn’t we be celebrating the great things in our life EVERY day – not just on specific days? Granted –it is fun to get gifts and presents on special days. Getting pampered isn’t bad either, but why do that only on a specific day?
Why is it around Christmas and Easter the church attendance really spikes? They want to give God their one day. There are a lot of C&E (Christmas and Easter) Christians out there… They come when they feel the need to, when there is a reminder that hey – everyone is going to church right now – you should too!
I found a really cool site this morning on “Why Christians Should Go to Church” it is at http://www.victorious.org/whygo.htm. It says that
1) It is an expression of Love for our God- Psalms 22:22 says that we should declare his name in the midst of brethren
2) It builds up our spiritual Strength. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rom. 10:17).
3) It brings special visitation into the Lord’s presence. Mat 18: 20 says where two or more are gathered- there He is also
4) It provides fellowship with other Christians "He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him" (1 John 2:9-10).
5) It is an act of obedience to God! James 4:17
6) It provides Spiritual accountability 1 Thes. 5:12
7) It honors the Lord’s day! Ex. 20:8
It is crucial and vital that we go to church- even on days that we don’t “feel like it” or on days that we are totally busy. Now I say this as I am preparing to MISS church this weekend due to a family trip that couldn’t be avoided, but I truly will MISS my church. I will miss the fellowship with my brothers and sisters and also the corporate worship time. I will miss all the joys that fellowshipping with my friends and my God brings. Fortunately for me I had a great time of fellowship with some of my church family last night.
On days that you have to miss, I know God understands, but it is important to make a habit of going to church and honoring His love and life….
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