Why do we have gospel meetings? That is a good question. A better question might be, what are you wanting from our gospel meeting starting Saturday?
First, understand that the gospel meeting has been prepared specifically to benefit you. A decision has been made to support a man for a week in an effort to strengthen you as a Christian. A significant amount of the Lord’s money will be utilized. Plans and preparations have been made. The meeting has been scheduled long in advance to give everyone an opportunity to clear their schedule and be present at every service. The preacher has prepared as best as possible to edify those who hear him.
We have invited others from other congregations. They may or may not come. We have made efforts to invite people from our community. Typically, those efforts have limited success, but we are hopeful that a few might decide to attend. But, we are confident our own members will understand the importance of this effort — both for personal growth, and to encourage one another.
Surprisingly, some of our members don’t seem to think the meeting is important. They show this by their lax attendance. So, let me share with you my view.
There is nothing more important to me than my own spiritual welfare, (cf. 1 Timothy 4:16) . There is no better way to strengthen myself spiritually than through a study of God’s word. There is no more intense week of study that has been scheduled by the congregation this year than the one which will begin Saturday. So, I think it is one of the most important weeks of the year, period.
I’m going to be there every service. I think it will help me get to heaven. It is that important. What do you think?
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