Let us
not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ~
Hebrews 10:25
No matter how you want to attempt to justify it, you
cannot receive the type of worship of God at home as you do at church. If you say you can, then you’re a member of a
church that’s not right for you, you’re not a member of a church or you don’t
have a serious worship of God. While there
are some dynamic preachers one can watch on television, especially on Sundays,
you miss the power of the anointing present at the temple of God. God anoints preachers, gives them the spirit
of discernment, and gift of prophecy to lay hands on you to meet your needs
(those you know about and don’t know about), speak blessings into your life,
warn you about the traps the Enemy has set and will set for you, and much
more. Now, this is simply not going to
take place when you’re at home resting in your bed or sitting up “having church
on t.v.”
Admit it—the reason why you don’t get up and go to
church is you’re making excuses. Many
people are simply too lazy to get up go, but they are some of the biggest “Christians.” Being a Christian requires you to do more than
say that you’re one. You must have a
solemn personal relationship with God.
It would seem that a true personal relationship with God would lead you
to his temple at least on Sundays.
Those who don’t really have a sincere personal
relationship with God will respond to this piece by saying, “Don’t question my
relationship with God—how dare you!” My
response is show up for God then. Be
present among the saints of God. If God
saved you, He did not save you for yourself.
He saved you so that you might be a witness to someone else who is not
saved. You’re not going to be an
effective witness sitting up in your house.
Churches have weekly services like Bible Study and Prayer that you need
to attend to keep you saved and to mature you in your Christian walk with God. You need to attend Sunday School so that you
can live better than you currently know how.
It will not hurt you to attend your church. Don’t tell me about you “attend” your church
online, especially when you live close to your church. You simply cannot replace the experience and
benefits of physically attending your church.
If you’re going to take your spirituality to the
next level, you’re going to have to start by getting your butt up and going to
church.
Deuces,
Tony
