Scriptures Reading: Hebrews 10:24-25, Malachi 3:16-17, 1Corinthians 12:12-27
Key Scripture: “Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him.” — Malachi 3:16 (KJV)
Devotional Reading
It is easy to think that our presence at a gathering does not make much difference.
God takes notice of those who gather in reverence for Him.
Malachi 3:16 gives us a beautiful picture of heaven’s awareness of our fellowship. God listened. God heard. And a book of remembrance was written before Him.
Your participation in the gathering is significant. We are members of one body. We are not designed to function in isolation.
Isolation can make discouragement, temptation, confusion, and spiritual weakness much harder to overcome. This is why the enemy often wants believers disconnected from the fellowship of God’s people.
But when we gather, we can encourage, help and strengthen one another.
Sometimes, someone may even sense that another believer is approaching trouble and be moved to pray and thereby bring protection and deliverance.
Therefore, your presence matters.
So don’t absent yourself unnecessarily from the gathering. Make yourself available.
And remember that God sees those who honor Him by gathering together.
Personal Reflection
- Could someone else’s spiritual strength today be connected to my willingness to show up and participate?
Prayer
- Father, thank You for making me part of Your body.
- Use me to encourage, strengthen, pray for, and bless others whenever we gather.