The Family of God

The Family of God

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." -Hebrews 10:25

"God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." -John 4:24

The apostle Paul's favorite name for fellow believers was "brethren." He used this term at least sixty times throughout his various epistles. Paul's concept of the local church was a worshiping family--the family of God.

Worship is the cornerstone of a believer's spiritual life. The fundamental command of Scripture is that we are to love God with our whole being and to worship and serve only Him. The bedrock of the local church's ministry is its worship service. The manner of worship reflects the depth of our relationship with God--both individually and corporately.

Psalm 122:1-9 (New King James Version)
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
1 I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go into the house of the LORD.”
2 Our feet have been standing
Within your gates, O Jerusalem!

3 Jerusalem is built
As a city that is compact together,
4 Where the tribes go up,
The tribes of the LORD,
To the Testimony of Israel,
To give thanks to the name of the LORD.
5 For thrones are set there for judgment,
The thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you.
7 Peace be within your walls,
Prosperity within your palaces.”
8 For the sake of my brethren and companions,
I will now say, “Peace be within you.”
9 Because of the house of the LORD our God
I will seek your good.


If you don’t have a church home you are robbing yourself of one of the greatest joys in life. A real church home is a body of believers who sincerely care for one another and are committed to a common goal in the service of our Lord.

Now more than ever, as we worship in this holy week, we enjoy the fellowship and friendships of our brothers and sisters in Christ. It is awesome to KNOW that you are in the prayers of believers. It is awesome to KNOW that someone truly cares for you.

If you don’t have a real church home, prayerfully ask God to place you in your own special home of believers. If you do have a church home, make sure you are a part of the fellowship and the kinship of believers.

Read about the early church.
Read about the comfort they provided one for the other.
Enjoy a fellowship and friendship like no other.

May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!