Living The Other Six Days

"And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." - Hebrews 10:24-25

Very often I have associated this verse with importance of corporate worship. There are some Christians who believe that gathering together on Sunday is nice but not necessary for their spiritual health. I would say that we miss the point of gathering together. First it is a testimony to the world. Second it is an encouragement to the Saints. Third it is an opportunity for some Christians to read the Word of God since that discipline is absent in their life on the other six days of the week. (I hasten to add that the third point is targeted at those Christians who have free access to the written Word. Many Christians in other countries do not have that privilege.)

Although important to consider, that is not the point of this writing today. It is about the other six days of the week.

"As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." - Proverbs 27:17

I recall a story about Chuck Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship. A friend was visiting Chuck. The conversation gravitated to this subject. The friend told Chuck that he didn't think it was necessary, that he could live faithfully on his own. Chuck walked up to the fireplace and took an ember out. He stared at the ember glowing dimmer and dimmer until it went out. He looked at his friend and said, "That is what happens when you try to live your new life on your own." The point - you need other Christians in your life - more than just one day a week.

Be careful that you don't try to make up your own rules on how to live your life of faith. We just finished a time of service in Florida building sheds for people impacted by Hurricane Ian. Some local people said they wanted to continue building sheds after we leave. I gave them detailed steps on the process from a pile of wood to a finished shed. They told me that they didn't need the plans that they could do it. They might build sheds but they won't be the same sheds. In the same way, God has given us detailed instructions on how to best live as Christians. You may think that you don't need other Christians in your life - the other six days, but you are wrong. Or are you asking the same question that the snake asked Adam and Eve, "Did God really say?" Actually - yes He did!

Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory.

By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone