Love of the Local Church

5 Days

Day 1

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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24-25

Togetherness. God created us with an undeniable need for it. He wove the need for the company and encouragement of other believers into us so we could thrive together. God intends for us to be devoted to our churches and to keep us on the straight and narrow, all the while reaching the world with His love.

The church is the earthly representation of Christ’s love. The body of Christ is our family—the people who support us in difficult times, rejoice with us in our successes and consistently lead us toward Jesus. So why do we find it easy to neglect the church, our God-given source of support?

Because we are fallen human beings, we are prone to give up. We get tired, bored, distracted, or angry—and abandon the things that help us grow. But joining other believers at church is too important for us to abandon.

God urges His people to consistently meet together, not as just another rule to follow, but because our church family offers needed love and encouragement. Jesus is our source of faithfulness, and He has provided a community for us to love and be loved in. Let us then follow His example and love each other faithfully.

Prayer

Father, please give me the faithfulness I need to continue meeting with and serving my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Scripture References

24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

25not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

And I tell you that you are Peter,

and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades

will not overcome it.

“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write:

These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.

I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

22Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

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