Call UsStay Planted In God’s House – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional January 18th
(Let Nothing Keep You From Going To Church)
TO THE BIBLE: Hebrews 10:25 NKJV
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”
LET’S TALK
One of the greatest blessings of our Christian journey is belonging to the body of Christ. The church is not a man-made idea; it is the living vision of the Lord Jesus Himself, who declared, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 KJV). What a glorious truth!
Yet, there are those who have withdrawn from fellowship because of offences—words spoken, actions taken, or misunderstandings that wounded them. Beloved, that should never be your response. Don’t let anything or anyone separate you from God’s house.
Often, people carry into the church the same patterns they learnt at home or in life. Some left their families because of correction or discipline they disliked, and they carry that same resistance into the household of God.
But in Christ, we are called to a higher life. We receive correction with humility and guidance with joy, and we forgive quickly when offended. Why? Because salvation means Jesus is Lord. You are no longer in charge of your life; He is.
The church is divinely structured. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God…” (Ephesians 4:11-13 NKJV). This order is for your growth, maturity, and effectiveness in Christ.
So, never say, “I was offended by what the pastor said; therefore, I won’t attend anymore.” No! The Lord Himself leads His Church (John 10:4).
When you yield to His lordship, you also yield to the structures He has set in place. Through fellowship, correction, and instruction, your spirit is trained, your mind renewed, and your walk strengthened.
Go Deeper:
Hebrews 13:17; Hebrews 10:24-25 TLB
Pray:
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for being the Lord of my life. I submit to your guidance and the order you have established in the Church. I refuse to let offence hinder my walk with you or my fellowship with my brothers and sisters in the Lord. Thank you for teaching me to listen, grow, and follow you faithfully. Amen.
Bible Reading Plan
ONE YEAR
Matthew 13:1-23, Genesis 42-43
TWO YEAR
Matthew 7:13-20, Genesis 18
Act:
Make a personal commitment to never let anything make you withdraw from church and serving the Lord.
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Never let anything make you withdraw from church and serving the Lord.
Don’t let anything or anyone separate you from God’s house.
Sarah and Ruth we are just fine but only I comment.
Why only you? Does basha have the paper copy now?
We don’t have the paper copy. 😒
Why does Basha not comment
I don’t know
So how will she be Admin assistant
What a timely and powerful message for the start of the year. The analogy of being “planted” in God’s house—not just visiting—really clarifies the deep commitment and stability that leads to true spiritual growth and fruitfulness. It’s a challenging but necessary call.
My question is about the practical reality of “flourishing”: for someone who feels spiritually dry or stuck in a routine, what would you say is the first, small step to move from just “attending” church to being genuinely “planted” and connected to that life-giving source again?