While driving to the church building a couple of weeks ago I noticed a new structure being built on one of the nearby farms. It is easy to admire watching the progress as the building goes up.
Last week though, something was noticeable that I have not seen before. Here is a picture of the structure and outside there are supports holding the frame in place.
What immediately came to mind is the church congregation. The framing of this building is a visual reminder of what the church is.
The writer of Hebrews says this:
24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
This is a support passage. All of those 2x4s all around the building are supporting the frame so it can be built up.
The Hebrews text is teaching, when you gather as a body, you are a support for each other. This is vital. This can’t be skipped. When you meet you are keeping each other from potentially falling down.
Do you see your time with your church family like this? I have heard people say, “My church is nature.” This video is too short to address how silly that is and I don’t want to get too preachy.
The point is, we are to be, in the family of God, like this. A support. A strength. A stability. All of us working together in Christ Jesus. It is a beautiful thing.
SDG