Showing Up for God’s Word

 Acts 2:42 (NIV) says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” 

Sometimes we have other plans, or we just don't feel like going to church. Because of that, we might decide to stay home instead. But even when we don't feel like going to church, we should do our best to show up so we can learn God's Word. Our Heavenly Father always wants to teach us something new about Him and His love, or He wants to remind us of who He has made us in Christ. We just never know how He wants to encourage us through the message, worship, or the people around us. Choosing to show up is one way we grow closer to Him.

Colossians 3:16 (NIV) says, ^“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” 

This verse is teaching us that God’s Word should fill our hearts. It should become such a big part of our lives that it actually becomes who we are. When we are around other believers and we’re learning about the Lord Jesus Christ and worshiping God, His Spirit is with us. And as we grow in our understanding of who Jesus Christ is, our faith becomes even stronger, and we learn to live a life that honors Christ.  

This is such a great way to live, because it gives us peace, joy, wisdom, confidence and love.

Sure, there are times when certain things might overlap with church. God understand that. But we also should make sure we pray that God will make a way for us, so that we don’t miss our times of fellowship. Going to church once or twice a week really isn't asking a lot when you think about everything God has done for us. He loves when we spend time with Him and keep building our relationship with Him.

We also have to make sure we're going because we love God, not just because we feel like we have to. God wants us to love Him with a real heart, not just show up because someone made us.

So, the next time you don't want to go to church, just remember where you would be without God. Think about all He's done for you and ask yourself, “How important is God to me?” and “Am I really committed to Him?” It might not always be easy to go, but it's always worth it.

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“Showing Up for God’s Word”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2026. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!