Missed Blessings

John 20:24 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came.

INTRODUCTORY THOUGHTS

Perhaps no one has ever missed a gathering more important than did Thomas. Of all the times to forsake a meeting of believers, Thomas will be known for missing this meeting until the Lord comes. We do not know why he missed, but we do know what he missed. He missed the presence of the risen Lord. Although, the Lord Jesus will not visibly or physically show up in our church services, missing a service could cause us to miss His presence in a special way. A lost sinner could get saved, or a brother or sister that has wandered from the Lord could find repentance. Maybe something you have prayed for many times will be answered in the midst of the service. Regardless, missing the service will mean missing some wonderful blessings.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): David greatly desired to be in God's house (Psalm 27:4). He loved to think about God and get his questions answered. He longed to learn God's word (Psalm 27:11a). God gives the pastor a special message for us. We need to be at church to hear it.

• (For everyone): What would happen if you invited someone to church and did not show up when they visited? How would you feel if a friend got saved and you were not there to encourage him or her?

• There are some things in life you cannot undo. Thomas could not go back and change the fact that he was missing when the Lord showed up. What blessings are you willing to miss?

PRAYER THOUGHTS

• Ask God to show you the importance of attending each service.

• Ask the Lord to remind you of blessings you would have missed.

SONG: A Day in Thy Courts

Pastor Andrew Ray

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