Together

Lenten Reflection


Scripture:  Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another...


Observation:  It is the will of Christ, I believe, that his disciples should meet regularly together.  Why?  They meet together to pray, to praise, to sing, to read God's Holy Word, to remember the night Jesus was betrayed, to remember the way to the cross, to remember that God sent his only son into the world, to remember that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again, to remember that we have eternal and abundant life in Christ, to remember that we have someone who calls us his beloved, to remember that we have forgiveness of sins, to remember that his mercies are new every morning, to remember that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength, to encourage one another to live vibrant lives of faith and service...


Application:  Together is a powerful word.  I'm an extrovert.  I love the word together.  Although I need my quiet space each day, people energize me!  Together is a powerful word for the church!  We need each other. We cannot make it on our own. We need the different gifts and abilites that are lived out through the Body of Christ (1 Corinthains 12!) With the day of Jesus' return and our ultimate victory on the horizon, we should be motivated even more to help and to encourage each other.


Kneel:  Gracious God, when we want to give up on the church, help us to remember we are all sinners in need of a Savior.  Help us to open our eyes and look around.  Help us to ask ourselves - who needs encouragement today?  Help us to remember that we need one another and most importantly, we need you!  Amen!