Some Assembly Required

“. . . not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is . . .” (Hebrews 10:25a)

I wasn’t a DIY (do-it-yourself) kind of girl. I joined the DIY delegation out of pure necessity!  I had to after the cherry wood Chippendale writing desk and chair set, I had ordered from an online catalog, was delivered to my door. The furniture arrived in two 6’ x 4’ boxes filled with furniture parts and screws.  Written on each box were the words, “Some assembly required.”  In that moment, I realized that I would never be able to use my new desk and chair, to work from home, unless I took the time to empty the boxes of their contents, follow the directions enclosed, and put the pieces together myself.

The life of the church is very similar to putting together pieces of furniture.  In order for the community of faith to do the work that God has intended us to do, at times, it is imperative that we assemble ourselves together.  That’s why at the end of Matthew Chapter 18, Jesus is heard telling His disciples of the power and authority the church has to “bind things on earth, to loose things in heaven” (V.18), and to receive answered prayer (V. 19) whenever believers “gather together” in His name” (V. 20).

Jesus is telling his disciples today that, no matter what, it is necessary for the church to gather regularly for worship, fellowship, and instruction in righteousness. So, each Sunday, let us decide “not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together” (Hebrews 10:25) in God’s house. Then, we’ll be in the right place, at the right time for Sunday School, as well as for praying, praising, and proclaiming the saving power of Jesus Christ!  He promised to bless us with His presence when we do!