Public Worship

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. - Psalms 122:1

    I can and do worship the Lord anywhere; I can pray and rejoice in God's mercy in Christ anywhere; I can read the word and meditate upon his grace anywhere; but there is a time and a place (referred to as the house of God) where the people of God gather in his name each week to worship, pray, preach his Word, and encourage one another. He promised to be in their midst. They meet to seek his face, his blessings, and to hear the word he has given his servant for them at that time. They also come with their children to be identified individually and as families with the Lord and his kingdom. They come to praise him in joy and seek his comfort in their sorrows. For all these reasons, I am glad when that day dawns and that time approaches and I can meet my true family in my Father's house. I must be honest, as one called of God to speak for him; I cannot believe for one moment that those who forsake this sacred assembly and find every excuse not to be there (whatever the reason) have a true love and regard for our blessed Redeemer.