Laying The First Stone

Worship, that is what we are called to. Worship in our homes, worship through our actions, worship in our relationships, and worship as we gather together. It is our prime directive in life-Worshipping God for who He is and what He has done. The Gathering has decided that everything we do and all that we want to become begins with worship.

As we read through the book of Haggai this month, we see how God's people chose to avoid His call to worship by building their own homes rather than the Temple of God. Nothing prospered in their lives. Times were tough, there was never enough. Scarcity in all areas permeated their lives. Do you sometimes feel like no matter how hard you try that relationship is still a struggle? or perhaps you are not seeing blessing in your finances or creativity. Is there growth you want to see, but despite all of your efforts, progress is at a snails pace? The Israelites were feeling this way until they obeyed the word of God, to rebuild the temple, a command they were given 16 years earlier.

Finally, they listened. They chose to obey and put God first. The first step was to rebuild the temple. And an amazing thing happened. From the moment they, "laid to first stone" God said, I will bless you. No more fruitless vines, no more dry land, no more bags of money filled with holes. Blessing ensued.

We have laid the first stone. God wants to bless the Gathering. We are a people of worship so as we go through this week, may we remember He is worthy of praise and our number one priority.

This Week at the Gathering:
* 7pm at the Richeys
* Worship, Discussion of Haggai continues and what's ahead
* Activities for the kids
* Dessert and Coffee

Mark your Calendars
Caleb Quaye, September 6th!
Invite your friends