Apprehending New Life in Christ

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSEMBLING TOGETHER Like an individual, growth and unity in the body depends on our knowledge of the doctrines of our faith. Unless we are equipped for the work of service by the preaching and teaching of the Word we will be like children, tossed about by every wind of doctrine. False doctrine abounds, false teachers look for opportunities to seek out weak believers who are careless in their assembling together with the saints. They become easy prey for doctrines of demons. Hence, the warning from the writer of Hebrews, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near” (Heb 10:23-25). WORSHIPPING THE KING The outward expression of Christ in a believer is shown by his love for God in worship and his love for others in works of service. Worship is acknowledging the greatness of God and seeing Him in the beauty of His holiness. It is having a sense of awe when we are aware of His presence, whether in prayer or reading His Word. It is acknowledging that “He is before all things, and in Him all things confessing that all things have been created by Him and for Him,

both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities (Col 1:16). It is standing before Him with a heart of thanksgiving acknowledging His amazing grace and the blessings of being a son of God. As we contemplate His greatness I am drawn to affirm the words of the great hymn,

Worship is acknowledging the greatness of God and seeing Him in the beauty of His holiness.