PB Devotional
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
Hebrews 10:23-25 NLT
Going to church is not about getting your attendance gold star, nor is it about gaining God’s favor for the week because you assembled together with His people. Church ,the building, is a place to learn, practice and fellowship. We also have the “the Church” it is a living body where God wants you to become a part for your good and His glory.
Hearing the preaching of Scripture is vital to your spiritual well-being. Watching preachers on TV is often how people justify giving up on church attendance. They may be listening to good preaching (if they’re discerning), but without living in close fellowship with real people, one can never really experience the help and hope Christ offers His bride through faithful involvement in a local church. We are not an island. We were created for relationship. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to edify (mature) the body of Believers. When we are well in our bodies and able to walk through the doors of the local church we should.
God has commanded us all to spread the Good News with urgency. It is through the preaching of sound doctrine that the Word of God:
- Penetrates hearts and transforms lives
- Calls sinners to repentance
- Encourages the weak
- Inspires us to love and serve Christ
- Lights the way God would have us go
When facing certain death, the Apostle Paul revealed the importance of preaching with this final instruction to Timothy:
“I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.”
2 Timothy 4:1-5 NLT
National Back to Church Sunday is September 17th.
Value the preaching of the Word and the local church.
Hebrews 10:23-25 NLT
Going to church is not about getting your attendance gold star, nor is it about gaining God’s favor for the week because you assembled together with His people. Church ,the building, is a place to learn, practice and fellowship. We also have the “the Church” it is a living body where God wants you to become a part for your good and His glory.
Hearing the preaching of Scripture is vital to your spiritual well-being. Watching preachers on TV is often how people justify giving up on church attendance. They may be listening to good preaching (if they’re discerning), but without living in close fellowship with real people, one can never really experience the help and hope Christ offers His bride through faithful involvement in a local church. We are not an island. We were created for relationship. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to edify (mature) the body of Believers. When we are well in our bodies and able to walk through the doors of the local church we should.
God has commanded us all to spread the Good News with urgency. It is through the preaching of sound doctrine that the Word of God:
- Penetrates hearts and transforms lives
- Calls sinners to repentance
- Encourages the weak
- Inspires us to love and serve Christ
- Lights the way God would have us go
When facing certain death, the Apostle Paul revealed the importance of preaching with this final instruction to Timothy:
“I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.”
2 Timothy 4:1-5 NLT
National Back to Church Sunday is September 17th.
Value the preaching of the Word and the local church.
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