Exodus 36:1-38; Psalm 89:1-18; Acts 21:17-40
I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 NKJV
The Lord’s people had been away from the Lord’s house and all that they loved. Then someone said, “Let us go into the Lord’s house!” This admonition brought gladness to the psalmist’s heart. He wanted to be where the Lord was honoured and worshipped; where he could learn about Him, sing His praises; and find fellowship and encouragement. There are circumstances in life that keep us from gathering with the Lord’s people—some valid, some not! How do we react when someone says, “Let’s go to the breaking of bread meeting or other gatherings of the saints?” Is there a heart’s desire to remember the Lord and to meet with other believers? —Ray Jones
Gathered in Thy name, Lord Jesus, losing sight of all but Thee,
O what joy Thy presence gives us, calling up our hearts to Thee!—C. A. W