1st REASON TO ATTEND CHURCH
The first reason for attending church is for your own spiritual health. When your faith is low you can renew it by attending church.
Faith comes by hearing the word of God Romans 10:17
Attending church is how we gather together to admire God for who He is and what He has done. We also gather together to proclaim our faith in what He has promised to do. During worship, we reset our minds to reverence God above all else. It is where we cast down every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. It is where we shed off all the negativity of the news, and renew our hearts with THE GOOD NEWS, that is the gospel of Jesus Christ. During worship, our spirits are revived. It is where God breathes into our nostrils the breath of life, and we become living souls. When we leave a worship gathering, we have renewed hope for the dreams that He has placed in our hearts.
2nd REASON TO ATTEND CHURCH
The 2nd reason for attending church is to strengthen the body of Christ. Corporate worship is powerful. Think of the way birds flock together, fish swim in schools, and athletes team up to run, bike, and even swim in races. Flocking together not only breaks through the wind and current but actually creates momentum. When we worship together, it makes it easier to prevail against the headwinds of doubt and unbelief. Also, we can actually create momentum so that those around us, who have no more strength, can drift in our wake while regaining their strength. You may say, “My faith is high. I don’t need a flock to help me worship.” Don’t forget, that being part of the Kingdom of God is not all about what you need. It is about helping others get what they need. Don’t let the only reason you attend church be to meet your needs. Come to contribute to the cause of Christ.
3rd REASON TO ATTEND CHURCH
The 3rd reason to attend church is to bring in new believers. I have spoken to many people over the years who wonder why they no longer have the passion they once had to serve the Lord. They tell me that they are doing everything they are supposed to be doing for their spiritual health. They read their Bible, pray, listen to worship music throughout the week, and so on. Then I ask, “When was the last time you told someone about Jesus?”When you first came to the Lord you were a prodigal child. The Father always gives tons of attention to the prodigal children. Once you become spiritually healthy, He turns His attention to more prodigal sons and daughters. If you want to since His presence like you once did, you need to go after prodigals. Find someone to tell about Jesus and you will sense His presence like you did when you first came to the Lord. The greatest reason to attend church is to bring someone to Jesus!
Written by - Mike Verdin
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