OFF TO FELLOWSHIP… for fellowship or for appointment?

The church which consists of me and you was established by the Lord Jesus Christ himself when he said in his word that we should not forsake the assembly of one another. Over the ages, multitudes that gave their lives to Christ are advised to be established in a church to ensure their continuous feeding on the word for the growth and stability of their Christian faith.
Many people today as Christians still feel that they don’t have to go to church every Sunday and that once they are leading godly lives, then they can stay back in their homes. However, this is a wrong mindset because if we understand the way the kingdom works, one has to understand the fact that you can’t survive as an island but you need to consistently be renewed and serviced. There’s power in coming together under the same umbrella.

Now, what is obtainable with those that have gone ahead to make it a point of duty to be in church every Sunday and every weekly service? In as much as we have those that genuinely go to church to hear the word of God and seek his face, we have people that are not going to church mainly for other reasons. I’ve been guilty of this myself but I’ve been quick enough to caution myself and consistently check my heart to see if my motive is right. Though there’s nothing bad in going to church for some other reasons, these other reasons shouldn’t be our main priority and motive for going to church.

Let’s take a look at this… You’re at home on a Sunday morning feeling quite tired and probably lazy to go to church. You have so many excuses. Probably your dress is not ironed, you slept late the other night and you need to eat what you’ve not cooked. Suddenly, you remembered that you’re to meet with Shade after service who is to bring a particular material for you to buy which you must give your tailor unfailingly that week. Without consultation, an un-usual energy surges up within you and the next moment, you’re in front of the church. The question is HAVE YOU GONE TO CHURCH FOR FELLOWSHIP OR FOR THE MATERIAL?

Sometimes we remember we need to get particular information from someone, check out that guy or lady you’ve been eyeing for so long. (Remember I said there’s nothing bad in other reasons but that those reasons should not be our priority). You know why it’s important to address this issue? The truth is that some of us miss out on our blessings even before going to church at all because our motives are not right. So, what’s the wake up call? Let’s consciously and consistently watch our motives before going to church and let God know our expectations before stepping out in the morning. However, we shouldn’t be cajoled to go to church. We are the church and we need each other, meeting together under one umbrella, praying together, praising together, discussing together, there’s nothing like it! Above all, finding renewed strength to run the race for the coming week and the coming years. BS