Prepare to WIN! -- We Need Each Other

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Read Hebrews 10:25
By Arlene Thomas

I have an only child, so I always made sure she got to be around other children. Through playing she learned sharing, fairness, kindness, manners, and so much more. For proper social development, all children need to play and the playground is a great classroom.

Christians also need to “play”, so God has provided a great “playground” - the local church! Is there a better way to grow as a follower of Christ than to be surrounded by God’s word and God’s people? At church we should find instruction, encouragement, discipleship, strong bonds with other believers, and so much more.

Applying the Truth as an Individual
We have been commanded by the Word of God to meet together. Are you being obedient in this area?

There are so many things that can keep you from attending church. I challenge you to make a list. Place it before God while you bow before Him. Ask Him to break your heart if there’s anything on your list that will be burned like hay and stubble when you stand before Him. (1 Cor. 3:11-13)

Applying the Truth as a Church
Churches are built on relationships. Relationships are built on value. Do we value each other? Are we seeking to build relationships within our fellowship? People will go where they feel accepted and valued.

In the book Radical, Dr. David Platt drives home the point that the success of a church can’t be determined by the number attending its services, but by the number going out after the services and sharing Jesus with others. If he is right (and I believe he is), are we a winning church?