Re:Verse passage – Psalm 16:1-11 (day five)
“As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.” Why do you come to church? Have you ever asked yourself and analyzed that question? Past the “Sunday School Answers.” What is it about church attendance and participation that makes it worth your while? Worship. Learning. Growing. Serving. While there are several answers and potential layers to these questions, I wonder if being with and near the people of God is one of your first few answers. We use church words like “fellowship” and “community” to describe it. Is it unhealthy or unbiblical to put that much value and emphasis on being with God’s people. If we deem being with people as much as being with the Lord is that wrong? Are those things mutually exclusive? No says David. Not so says Paul. No says the scriptures. Why? How? When we are near and with God’s people, we sense and see God’s presence, His power, His love, His grace, His wisdom, and His grace – just to name a few. Being with God’s people (saints) should bring Delight (David, Psalm 16) Joy (Paul, Romans 1) Encouragement (Hebrews 10). When we gather to worship, pray, study, serve, and fellowship, we are gathering with saints- those whom God has called, loved, filled, and blessed. We are nearer to God when we are nearer to His People. That’s a wonderful reason to be in church! That’s a great reason to Deepen Relationships!
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Well-said, Scott! It’s not that we go to church just to hang out with our friends. Friends who seek God’s will are good for us. They build us up, encourage us, reveal more of God to us, and hold us accountable. The world doesn’t offer that kind of friendship. We have to ask ourselves—are we those kind of friends?