Family Matters

We need each other!  I know, you have heard it said many times.  However, it is true.  If you are going to have a successful walk with Christ you need a healthy peer group or community.  This is why a church body and small group is so important.  The Bible states that Believers should not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing.  The common comeback to this is, "Well I don't have to attend church or a small group to be a believer."  That is a true statement, however, once you pull away from other believers you become a sitting duck for the attack of the enemy.  This idea that I can make it on my own comes purely from “the pit.”  Relationships are necessary for a strong spiritual walk and experience on earth.  Have you ever wondered why it seems to always be a struggle to get to church or to your small group? Could it be that there is an all out assault to keep you from attending so that you will not be encouraged by being around other believers in Christ? How often does that thought come, "You don't really need to attend that group", "I don't get anything from it anyway", "Just relax today you desire a break", "You have too much to do today, you should just skip church."  These are all arguments that Satan will use to keep you from experiencing the pure joy of being around and worshipping with other Believers.  When we even use logic we will discover that yes it is true church attendance and small group participation does not save you, but it goes a long way in maturing you.  In fact, how many Strong Christians walking in Faith do you know that do not attend church or a small group?  If any, there are not many. Friend, that is not a coincidence.  The people around you are there to be strength to you and to be used by God as Corinthians would say, "For our common GOOD".  So make it a point to plan each week to be around other Believers on Sundays and in your small group.  I promise you will not regret it.