Gather Together

People go to church for all kinds of reasons. I suppose some go because they feel guilty if they don’t. Some go because they love the music. Some anticipate a wonderful message from God’s Word. For some, church is a social event, and they get to see their friends. Some have problems (financial, emotional, physical, etc.) and need prayer. Some expect that it’s the place they can most count on to experience God’s presence. Some are lonely and need hugs.

I suppose almost all of us go to church to get something, but do we also go to give something? (No, I’m not talking about putting money in the offering tray, although that is one way to give.)

Too often we fall into the trap of thinking of “church” as only a place to go to get something. But when the body of Christ is operating as it’s intended, each of us will go expecting to also give something. We’ll give our worship to God through singing and praise. We’ll speak words of exhortation from the Bible. We’ll offer expressions of support to those in positions of leadership and those who simply need encouragement. We’ll take the hands of those needing prayer and gladly bow our heads together with theirs. We’ll give hugs good enough to last the whole week!
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you" (Luke 6:38).

This week before you go to church, ask the Father what He would have you give.