Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 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 10:22–25, NIV 1984).
My Musings – The look and feel of real leather. Works just like a Xerox. I can’t believe it’s not butter. Experience church virtually. What do all these have in common? They are not the real deal. Good substitutes when the real thing is unavailable or circumstances won’t allow, but they are still substitutes for the bona fide experience.
During the pandemic related lock-downs, many were blessed to be able to attend church virtually, because actual attendance put them at risk. It was a good substitute for the time. It was easy. It was comfortable. But it was not community. It was not fellowship. It lacked accountability. With those days behind us, for now, have you chosen the ease, comfort and “off the grid” accountability of virtual church, or have your returned to the fold.
My Advice – You know what the Good Shepherd wants you to choose. The question is what do you choose? The truth is, you are still accountable to Him. The truth is, the remote control will not control the pressures you feel in times of trial. The truth is you cannot fellowship with a LED screen.
Virtual is still a good choice for the shut-ins, but not those who choose to be shut in. Many of the shut-ins would love to have the choice most of us have. What do you choose? Church life or church like?
Here’s the church and there’s the steeple.
Open [back up] and [where’s] all the people?
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It’s true and so relevant to the past weekends message..I choose to be in community, but then again I’m an extrovert and like to socialize..
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