Today’s Verse—Hebrews 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together. Some are in
the habit of doing this. Instead, let us cheer each
other up with words of hope. Let us do it all the more
as you see the day coming when Christ will return.
Scientific studies have revealed a hidden treasure. And you can share in it! What is it? It isn’t gold or silver. It isn’t a new drug or an expensive medical treatment. It’s something researchers have found that will add three years to your life, help you get better grades, lower your blood pressure, and help you recover from bad experiences quicker. And best of all, there are no side effects!
Different research groups from all over the country have conducted studies on high blood pressure and depression. And surprisingly, they all came to the same conclusion: People who attend church at least once a week tend to have lower blood pressure, live up to three years longer, get better grades, and recover from depression quicker.
These findings surprised many researchers. But they didn’t surprise God. He knows the importance of His people gathering together on a regular basis. When the body of Christ gathers together on a regular basis, good things come from it. The world now knows about some of the benefits that come from being a part of God’s church. Perhaps someday they’ll learn more about the spiritual benefits, too. When we attend church, we’re drawn closer to God because we learn more about Him and set aside time to worship Him.
Wandering with Wooton
Is a sandwich really a sandwich if the bread or the middle is missing? If you take something away, it would just be “bread” or “peanut butter.” Is a church really a church if the people are missing? People by themselves are called Tanaya, Isabel, Ben, or Jordan. But when they gather together, they’re called the body of Christ, or the church. Which is way cooler. Excuse me. I’m of Christ, hungry for a sandwich.
Daily Challenge
Do your own study. Ask everyone in your family how church helps them grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Then post the results on your refrigerator.
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Going to Church Theme Memory Verse— 1 Corinthians 12:27
You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.