Edd Sterchi
I personally do not understand why some church
members only come on Sunday mornings. After all, we
worship the same God on Sunday evening as we do on
Sunday morning. We study from the same Bible on
Wednesday evenings as we do during all other service
times. Maybe if those folks could see just who benefits
from everyone coming to every service, they would
desire to come more often. Let’s take a look at who
benefits when members come to every service.
* God benefits. We come here to honor and worship
Him. The more that we are here, the better our singing
of praises to God and the more glory is given to Him. I
realize that God doesn’t need us, but imagine how
disappointed He must be when we decide not to come
to a service in His honor.
* The church benefits. When we gather together,
encouragement and edification takes place. The more
that are here, the better the fellowship and the greater
the opportunities for showing our love and concern for
one another. When we choose not to come, the church
suffers.
* Your family benefits. Coming to services is a family
activity that can always be done together. The more of
your family that are here, the better the influence and
the closer your family will become. When we opt not to
come, our family loses.
* You benefit. By bringing yourself, you are putting yourself in a position to increase your spirituality. The more that you are here, the greater the opportunity for you to grow and mature in Christ and find areas of greater service. When you don’t come, you are harming yourself.
“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Heb. 10:24-25)
Groveland, FL