THE PLACE OF CHURCH WORSHIP

THE PLACE OF CHURCH WORSHIP – IT’S A FAMILY GATHERING – AND FAMILY SUNDAY: BE A PARTICIPANT, NOT A SPECTATOR, AT THE INGATHERING! 

“I was GLAD when they SAID unto me, LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE of the Lord” Psalms 122:1. 

Unreservedly, I just want you to know now, today and always that: 

THE PLACE OF CHURCH WORSHIP IS NOT A PLACE YOU GO TO – IT’S A FAMILY GATHERING YOU SHOULD BELONG TO . . . SO ARISE AND BE THERE WHENEVER THERE IS AN INGATHERING AND BE A PARTICIPANT OF IT . . . DON’T BE A SPECTATOR AND OBSERVER.  

Be as the Psalmist to always look forward to the GATHERING and INGATHERING of God’s precious and redeemed people as you. For the GATHERING and INGATHERING of God’s VICTORIOUS, OVERCOMERS, TRIUMPHANT and A MORE THAN CONQUERORS people of God in Christ Jesus stead is where you should always desire and make time available to be – just as written of the Psalmist, in the scripture of Psalm 122:1, as mentioned earlier, and more so for us of the last days Brethren, as spoken of in Isaiah. 

“And it shall come to pass in the LAST DAYS, that the MOUNTAIN of the Lord’s house shall be ESTABLISHED in the TOP of the mountains, and shall be EXALTED above the hills; and all NATIONS shall flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the HOUSE of the God of Jacob; and he will TEACH us of his ways, and we will WALK in his paths: for out of ZION shall go forth the law, and the WORD of the Lord from Jerusalem. 4 And he shall JUDGE among the nations, and shall REBUKE many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn WAR any more” Isaiah 2:2-4  

Find a WORSHIP INGATHERING near you and be a part – an active participant. It’s your family, it’s not just a place you go to . . . You are the Church in the Churches INGATHERING. Your seating spot awaits you in the COMMUNION. Make it happen now and always – [Ephesians 5:23-32]. Don’t be an observer, a pessimistic and passive person in the INGATHERING – give in your best, make your good, spirited and hearted presence to bless someone because you are there. You don’t know how someone may be happily blessed for your unexplainable smiles, gracious testimony and undeniable presence that you never knew could be contagious to give hope, love and assurance of FAITH in God in Christ Jesus to another loved child of God. 

“How is it then, BRETHREN? when ye COME TOGETHER, every one of you hath a PSALM, hath a DOCTRINE, hath a TONGUE, hath a REVELATION, hath an INTERPRETATION. Let ALL THINGS be DONE unto EDIFYING” 1 Corinthians 14:26. 

Give God a chance in your life, and don’t be a spectator, making excuses with the habits of absenteeism each time is the set moment of gathering and ingathering assembly of God’s precious people.  

“And let us consider one another to PROVOKE unto LOVE and to GOOD WORKS: 25 not FORSAKING the assembling of OURSELVES TOGETHER, as the MANNER of some is; but EXHORTING one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25. 

Be ASSURED that at the INGATHERING, everyone is UNIQUE, VITAL and IMPORTANT . . . So are you too . . . We are all CALLED into a COMMON UNION – COMMUNION and the same PURPOSE of God – to SERVE Him acceptably and WORSHIP Him worthily in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. [1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Corinthians 1:9; Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:12; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 5:9-10]. 

And no matter the situation and circumstances befalling us – it’s far BETTER to be late than NEVER to be at the INGATHERING . . . Because you have to COME for it to BECOME a GATHERING and INGATHERING. And it’s a FAMILY gathering – YOUR gathering and not someone ELSE’S. Be there at ALL COST in LOVE, HOPE and FAITH of God that’s in Christ Jesus. For out of ZION, the Church shall go forth the LAW – the WORD of our God, to make good and goodness for the individual, family, community and the larger society of any nation. 

“. . . 3 And MANY PEOPLE shall go and say, COME ye, and LET US GO UP to the MOUNTAIN of the Lord, to THE HOUSE of the God of Jacob; and he will TEACH us of His WAYS, and we will WALK in his PATHS: for out of ZION shall go forth THE LAW, and THE WORD of the Lord from Jerusalem. . .” Isaiah 2:1-5. 

Therefore, beloved of God, have you resolved to find a place of worship? There’s one near you, even at a walking distance, where you are not mobile and can’t afford the cost of transport to your desired places. It’s not a New Creation mandate that until you must attend the denomination you were born into, or your family is noted for, or you attended while living in a particular region, that’s when you get to the gathering – the assembly of God’s REDEEMED people like you. You need to know and understanding this in the grace, that in Christ Jesus, the NEW CREATION is not limited by tribe, colour, status, culture, gender, denomination, and such like, before God, to worship Him worthily and serve Him acceptably. [2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:14-16; Galatians 3:26-29; Galatians 5:6]. 

I hope you make up your mind today to be at the ingathering near you. And it’s my prayers that you be blessed of God in the grace as you step up to show up now in the faith for your new dawn. 

Blessed regards. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“How is it then, BRETHREN? when ye COME TOGETHER, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let ALL THINGS be DONE unto EDIFYING” 1 Corinthians 14:26. 

“And let us consider one another to PROVOKE unto LOVE and to GOOD WORKS: 25 not FORSAKING the assembling of OURSELVES TOGETHER, as the MANNER of some is; but EXHORTING one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25. 

“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 of whom the whole FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH is named” Ephesians 3:14-15. 

“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. 2 And many nations shall come, and say, COME, AND LET US GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD, AND TO THE HOUSE OF THE GOD OF JACOB; AND HE WILL TEACH US OF HIS WAYS, AND WE WILL WALK IN HIS PATHS: for the law shall go forth of ZION, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 3 And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” Micah 4:1-3. 

“Ye are the LIGHT of the world. A city that is SET on an HILL cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it UNDER a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” Matthew 5:14-16. 

“But ye are come unto MOUNT SION, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 to the GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CHURCH OF THE FIRSTBORN, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel” Hebrews 12:22-24. 

“But upon MOUNT ZION shall be DELIVERANCE, and there shall be HOLINESS; and the house of Jacob shall POSSESS their POSSESSIONS” Obadiah 1:17.  

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Ephesians 5:23-32; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of attending church gatherings and being an active participant in the community of believers. It encourages readers to view the church as a family gathering, rather than just a place to go. The message highlights the benefits of being part of a church community, including receiving support, encouragement, and edification. 

Key points: 

• The church is a family gathering, not just a place to go 

• Believers should be participants, not spectators, in the gathering 

• The gathering is an opportunity to worship God, receive teaching, and build relationships with other believers 

• Every believer has a unique role and contribution to make in the church 

• Attending church gatherings is important for spiritual growth and edification 

• Believers should prioritise attending church gatherings, even if it’s challenging 

• The church is a place of deliverance, holiness, and possession of spiritual blessings 

The message is filled with scriptural references, including Psalm 122:1, Isaiah 2:2-4, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Hebrews 10:24-25, and Ephesians 3:14-15, emphasising the importance of community and gathering together as believers. 

The message concludes by encouraging readers to find a church community near them and to prioritise attending gatherings and assuring them that they are vital and important members of the body of Christ. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI