OUR MEETINGS

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Acts 18:23

After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back through Galatia and Phrygia, visiting and strengthening all the believers.


I believe the two major assignments of the believer is to lead the lost to Christ and to edify(encourage, strengthen, . . .) the brethren. When these two are not done then the essence of the gathering or spiritual work is questionable.


We see the work of the apostles, the essence of the display of the power of the Spirit in miracles and divers healings, all are for the same purpose.


The analogy of a college student: the essence of going to college is to receive education and build good character for leadership and proper integration into society. Any other thing is just an addition, the primary purpose remains paramount. The same with the church, definitely other activities come up, but the primary responsibility must be given preeminence.


Today we find things like "comedy comes to church", "musical concerts(competitions), dance competitions and many other diversions, many have even built ministries on it. The question is, is that what they Lord built His church for?


When we spend our time here and expect a reward and a place in the Father's kingdom, is it for all these frivolities?


Well, we need to search our heart, many have gone out of control and it will be difficult to bring them to the right part. The very teachings have been so adulterated that some gatherings and business school meetings are one and the same. I wonder if we understood what Paul and the Apostles taught in their time. Read their letters from the letters to the Corinthians, Ephesians, Galatians etc to the first and second letters of Peter, John and that of James and Jude.


What exactly are we doing, in the name of Church?


1 Corinthians 14:26

Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.


Are you strengthened after your meetings?


He calls us Blessed.


Love

@the watcher

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