Selective reading! We read verses to support the points we want to make, to reinforce what we already know or what we want to teach. We do not read carefully and openly. We are often too focused and too little aware. There are aspects of well-known verses that we overlook.
The early church spent time together. An important part of that “together” was the assembly on Sunday. They came together to break the bread of remembrance, and also at times to share a common meal in the house setting where they were worshipping. They were together during the week.
We have developed a version of Christianity in which many who claim to be Christians are never together. How much time does the average Christian spend during the week with other Christians?
We have developed a version of Christianity in which when we are together (in the same place) we are not together (in spirit and conversation, in genuine fellowship). We are in the same place, but we are not sharing hearts and hopes, encouragement and expectations.
Today the church will come together. I trust you will be there. Even more, I encourage you to think about the time shared and make a special effort to make everything you do and say and share part of a special “together time.”