“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24-25).
We are to outdo one another in spurring one another, encouraging one another, nudging one another toward love and good deeds. And one of the primary ways we do this is by encouraging one another to not give up meeting together in worship. Our place in worship – whether online or in person – is essential to a growing faith.
When you show up for worship on Sundays, take a look around you. Who is missing? Note who’s absent and give them a call to let them know that they were missed. Ask if they are doing ok.
I am not sure who wrote the following, but I like it says about worship:
If you go to church looking to become offended, you will succeed.
If you go to church looking for places where people fall short, you will find them.
If you go to church looking for imperfection, you will see it.
But if you go to church looking for an opportunity to worship alongside broken people, you will find it.
If you go to church looking for a place to serve, you will find one.
If you go to church to love people like Jesus, you can.
Ten out of ten times…you find what you are looking for.
Look for Jesus.
Praxis: Faith in Action 