October 17, 2024 - In our world today, it seems that more and more people care little or nothing for the things of God. There are many who never think of being in the assembly when the saints of God have gathered. Often we speak of these as “waiting for the hearse to take them to church.” Let me ask. Have you ever thought about that statement? I read the following somewhere, many years ago and saved it. I have no idea of the original source, and would like to claim it as my own, but sadly, I cannot. It does however provide some food for thought. Here are some things that will happen if you wait for the hearse to take you to church.
1. You will go regardless of the weather.
2. You will go regardless of how your family feels about it.
3. You will go regardless of the condition of your body.
4. You will have beautiful flowers but you will not enjoy them.
5. Regardless of how good the singing is, you will not enjoy it.
6. Whatever the minister says will do you no good.
7. You may have a great need, but no one will be able to help you.
8. You will never be able to attend an assembly on earth again.
9. There will be relatives and friends there, but you will not worship with them.
10. You will go regardless of how many hypocrites are there.
All in all, waiting for the hearse to take you to church doesn’t seem like such a good idea. Perhaps it would be better to attend on your own before that happens.
It’s something to think about... tbp
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