Dec 18

“….and they presented themselves before God.” Joshua 24:1

The time had come for Joshua to address one last time the people he had loved and led for so long. He wanted to remind them again of all that God had done for them, and appeal to them one more time to remain faithful to the Lord. When their leader called the assembly, the people viewed this as a gathering not merely in the presence of a man, but as a personal presentation of themselves before the Lord. Our motivation for assembling together can sometimes lose its real meaning. It can become anything from mere religious ceremony and duty, to a way of spending some time with friends in a social setting. As true Christians however, our real motivation for gathering together and attending church meetings, should be love for our Saviour and a desire to worship, do service and commit ourselves unto Him. What joy and thrill the child of God should register at the provision and privilege he has been given through church gatherings! There, he is able in the bond of unity with brethren of precious like faith, and in unison of mind and heart, to worship and glorify Jesus. There, he finds another opportunity to present himself before the Lord, in a setting which surrounds him with love and care for his soul, and find release from his burdens. There, in response to the message God delivers to his heart, he may once more renew his commitment and closeness, with the One who is the Author and Finisher of our common faith.


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