Why can't I worship God in the comfort of my home,
enjoying the best preaching and music TV has to offer?
Why can't I just enjoy being alone out in the woods,
just God and I in the pine trees?
Why can't I meet God at the water's edge,
wiggling my toes in the warm sand?
Why do I really need church?
I need church because it's a family reunion. Jesus said,
"Who is my family?
Those who do My will." Mark 3:33-35
We are a family, rejoicing with one another,
crying with one another, helping each other.
We need each other's support.
I need church because it's a classroom.
I'm preparing for a mission;
I'm on an extended course of study.
For the rest of my life I'm enrolled in
a course of Christian discipleship.
I need church because it's a refuge.
A place where I can have time with other
believers is a place to get away from the
busyness of the world.
It's a mini-retreat. It's a place to focus my
thoughts on things above, to worship.
I need church because it's like a billboard.
As my neighbors see me go down to that building
on the corner week after week, they can tell
what is important in my life.
If all my brothers and sisters are there too,
the neighbors may wonder what is going on that
attracts people so regularly.
I need a church because it's a memorial service.
Imagine that I had been in a war and one of my buddies
threw himself on an enemy hand grenade to
save me - and it killed him. Suppose I learn there was
to be a memorial service for him in my hometown.
Would I be there?
Of course!
And since Jesus died for me, it's to honor Him that
I attend His memorial service.
It's to honor Him that I remember His
death by taking communion.
I need church because it's a victory celebration.
Jesus left an empty tomb.
We can celebrate His resurrection together.
At least one day a week should be set aside for
remembering Jesus' triumph over death and Satan.
Finally, I need a church because it's a time to spend
special time with my Father. I'm a child of God.
As my Father, He's not cold and aloof.
He delights in spending time with me, and
I want to be with Him.
God wants to reveal His plans to me.
And I want to get in on the details, to cooperate
with Him.
But He's not only my Father.
He's our Father.
And Christ is not my Savior. He's our Savior.
Jesus said that when two or three are gathered
together in His name, He is there. Matthew 18:20
And God has warned me not to forsake
gathering with other believers. Hebrews 10:25
I need church because I'm part of a family.
I have lots to learn, and I need to have a retreat.
I know what my priorities are.
I respect Christ's death and am overjoyed by His resurrection.
I want to spend time with my Father and other believers.
That's why I need church!
That's why you do too!
Author Unknown
How about it my friend, do you know what your
destiny is?
Don't gamble on time as none of us are promised tomorrow if you haven't accepted Jesus as your personal Savior.
Is your life what you want it to be? As you listen to
Destiny, if you were to stand in front of God for
judgment; yes judgment we shall all stand some day
would your destiny be with Him in heaven or would it
be in the pits of hell?
See you in church my friend ! ! !
Oh and bring a friend . . .
