An every Sunday glad
Bienhome Muivah *
How do you feel about going to church every Sunday?
The psalmist indicates an enthusiasm for worship. Also the early Christians church gladly met in homes and at least weekly to worship. An every Sunday glad!
Unfortunately, we sometimes lack the joy of worship, Why?
First, we may subconsciously say, "I was afraid when they said to me, let us go into the house of the Lord".
We feel unworthy, we may be afraid to come. We come because we feel duty-bound. We want to avoid hell or ex-communication from the church. No gladness in worship when we are afraid.
Second, we may say, "I was stubborn when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord".
Other things excite us more like watching favorite serials/movies, golf, camping, or even sleeping. I am bored at church-the same old service and kind of sermons.
No gladness in worship when we bored.
Only God can give us an Every-Sunday Glad.
He sent His only Son for us with a life of glad worship. The temple, His body though destroyed, was raised up on the third day.
His word and sacraments cleanse us of fear, stubbornness, and boredom. We came together into His presence with high expectations.
Silent before Him, we hear again of His love. He fills our hearts with gladness that endures.
Blessed Sunday to all the readers!
* Bienhome Muivah wrote this article for Hueiyen Lanpao (English Edition)
The writer is Church Ministry Promoter, MBC Centre Church, Imphal
This article was posted on June 10, 2013.
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