Today we are traveling, but it will not hinder the desires that now after more than half a century of developing habits, are easily and naturally associated with the Lord’s Day. On this day, we will worship God, declaring adoration and praise, thanksgiving and loyalty. We will share time with the spiritual family of God. We will celebrate the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice for us and for all humanity, and we will look forward with anticipation to what he will do in our lives in the coming week, and ultimately to his return.
It is not hard for us to imagine how those who have never known God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, or the family of God can fail to understand the importance of this time with God and the spiritual family. It is quite difficult to understand how those who have begun the Christian walk can treat worship and family fellowship flippantly or nonchalantly.
I hope you know the importance of seeking God. I hope you know the importance of sharing a community of faith as part of a spiritual family. I would love to hear your reflections on these themes. I would welcome also your questions about how to develop such relationships with God and his people.