Yesterday's message was about the church and we shared the definition that "churching" basically means to assemble, to gather together. As I thought about that definition I became aware of several things.
We have several things that make "churching" possible for everyone. We have a "how to" come, America has cars and transportation, we even run our vans to bring you to church.
We try to explain the "why to" come by Acts 2:42 and Hebrews 10:25.
Our church sets up the "when to" come by having all sorts of ministries at various times during the week. Sometimes the times conflict with other things but we try to make it easy time-wise to come.
We even work on the "want to" part of coming by improving our preaching, having special music, bringing a variety of special programs, encouraging fellowship, and overall providing the things that help us in our walk with God.
All of these things bring us to the last part over which no one has charge except us and that is our "will to". To be a part of a church and receiving all the good it can bring is a personal choice we make before our God. He doesn't force the issue just allows us the opportunity. Aren't you glad God allows us to make good, beneficial choices?