God's Many Blessings (Blessing # 11 - Church)
When we think of 'church,' the most common thing that may come to mind is a building or meeting room where we can go to worship God. There are many things that a church represents: A place to hear a sermon; a place pray by ourselves or with others; a place to learn God's Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ; a place to get married; a place to get Baptized; a place to participate in charitable programs for others; a place to find counseling or a place to simply find peace and tranquility.
A church can be made up of a Pastor or Pastors, Deacons, Teachers, sometimes musicians and a congregation of Believers making up the body of the church. However, a church can also be thought of as a gathering of several Believers just about anywhere, as mentioned in Matthew 18:20 (World English Bible - WEB), "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.”
We can read Paul's words in Romans 15:5-6 (WEB) where he mentions gathering together to worship: "5 Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, 6 that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Participating in church functions or gatherings can give us contentment and a feeling of closeness to Our Heavenly Father. May God lead all of us to our choice of a church or a simple gathering for worship, so we may become a good example to others and allow them to know God better, as well.
For those who choose to gather in His name, this Forum at CFS is a church gathering place.
May God Bless.
When we think of 'church,' the most common thing that may come to mind is a building or meeting room where we can go to worship God. There are many things that a church represents: A place to hear a sermon; a place pray by ourselves or with others; a place to learn God's Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ; a place to get married; a place to get Baptized; a place to participate in charitable programs for others; a place to find counseling or a place to simply find peace and tranquility.
A church can be made up of a Pastor or Pastors, Deacons, Teachers, sometimes musicians and a congregation of Believers making up the body of the church. However, a church can also be thought of as a gathering of several Believers just about anywhere, as mentioned in Matthew 18:20 (World English Bible - WEB), "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.”
We can read Paul's words in Romans 15:5-6 (WEB) where he mentions gathering together to worship: "5 Now the God of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, 6 that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Participating in church functions or gatherings can give us contentment and a feeling of closeness to Our Heavenly Father. May God lead all of us to our choice of a church or a simple gathering for worship, so we may become a good example to others and allow them to know God better, as well.
For those who choose to gather in His name, this Forum at CFS is a church gathering place.
May God Bless.
