What does the Bible say about the importance of gathering in the house of the Lord?

Psalm 122 begins with the joyful declaration, 'I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.' This reflects the deep-seated joy and commitment that God's people feel towards gathering together for worship. The act of coming together is not just a ritual but a responding to the call of God, as we read in Revelation 22:17, where the Spirit invites His people to come. The church embodies the New Jerusalem, a city built by God for worship, and it is where believers stand united in gratitude for His grace, as elaborated in verses 3-4 of Psalm 122.