How often do we come to church or other Bible study gatherings without a clear purpose? Do we come just because we are expected to? Do we come because we need something to do or because we want to see our friends or socialize? Do we come because we want to see Jesus?
John 12:20-26
20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.
Luke 14:33
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
How many times did Jesus have to tell his followers to leave other distractions and follow him only? How many times did he have to tell them to avoid temptations? So many times we have other things that distract us from the real reason that we gather together in church meetings—to see Jesus!
So, let me ask you...why are we here? Why do we do this? Why do we put so much time into this?
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