Some Kind of Gathering

Whoo! Anyone who boasts of the quiet contemplative nature of cats has never been around one at feeding time. or a little past what they think is feeding time. Last week, after the return of Internet service to this household, I wrote that church is not necessary. I will stand by that, but not perhaps in the way that you think. How do we get those relationships in Christ that we need in this life? Going to church is certainly one way that many find these matches. I don't mean that a church should be viewed as a match-making service, though many do find their life partners there. We need some kind of gathering to make relationships with God's people. Yes, our primary relationship is with God, and He does not need a church service to be with us.

Many people look for a building with a -an, -ist, -ic, or -ian somewhere in the name. Some prefer to give a sort of ownership to the building and have a St. with a possessive 's' on the name. But for those who have difficulty with a public setting and lots of peoples - up to you how many 'lots' means - there are many smaller gatherings that work well too. Bible studies, life groups, mommy support groups, children's activities, and many other gatherings take place in or around churches. Wherever two or three gather in the name of Jesus, our Lord is there among them.

Church is great! Go, have fun, enjoy the service. I have trouble attending gatherings of more than a few people. The word trouble is used here in what the scholars call massive understatement. That is why after all the PTS comes the D for disorder. I agree, it's a disorder; we should enjoy gathering together in groups of many to praise God. I look forward to it in Heaven when all my fears are taken away and my tears are wiped away by God Himself. Until that time, I may just have to be content in small gatherings.

To God be the glory forevermore!
Bucky