Together
"Let us hold tightly without wavering from the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25 After launching back into a home Bible study after being out of one for awhile, I was powerfully reminded of the "why." There wasn't any trembling of the house or angelic appearance. There was no earth shattering revelations or seismic breakthroughs. It was just simple brothers and sisters in Jesus together time. We talked, laughed, ate, shared and prayed, but the sum total was so much more. Why? Jesus was there. Our verses today remind us that "together in Jesus" is a big deal. In God's economy, it's not optional. There are no substitutes. Kingdom advancement requires kingdom members being togeth...