And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, not staying away from our worship meetings as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 HCSB
Now I have often invited people to church and had them take offense at me. I get comments like, “I don’t have to go to church to get into heaven”. But if you are truly saved and love the Lord, you will want to be in His house. You will want to meet with others who share your love for Him.
You see you have to make a choice. There are bars and churches on almost every corner. There are a number of bars where you can hang out on Saturday night which will probably prevent you from being able to get into any one of those churches on Sunday morning. Now I know that there are religions like the Catholics and non-denominational churches that meet on Saturday evenings, and even our Baptist church has a Sunday night service, but I am talking about your devotion to Christ. Which corner will have more appeal for you?
I have also had people tell me that they don’t go to church because there is nothing but a bunch of hypocrites in church. Well, if you say that then you are a hypocrite, seriously! So why don’t you just go right on in there and join them. As my former pastor used to say, “There is always room for one more”.
Now I have never lived more than 20 minutes away from my parents. I loved my parents, they were good parents, and they were good to me. I trusted my parents. For this reason, I visited my parents at least once a week, often t 2-3 times a week. I wanted to be around them. My Dad has gone on to be with his heavenly Father. My mom lives with me now and I cherish the time I have with her. I have good friends that I visit with often. So, I ask you today, do you consider God a friend? If so, when was the last time you visited with Him in His house? How often do you visit with him? Is it the obligatory “every now and then” or is it the dedicated “every time the doors are open”.
I don’t know what your religion may be, but I know that it is not about the religion; it is about the relationship that you have with your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
If you have been “laying out” of church for whatever reason, then I encourage you to return to your heavenly Father’s house today if you are physically able to do so. Find a good bible teaching church that welcomes you into their congregation. Be sure that the pastor’s sermons line up with the Word of God. And find your place in God’s family.
There is no shortage of churches in our country today, just a shortage of congregants. Won’t you do your part to change that today? I promise you the benefit will be all yours.
Have a great day!