This verse is still applicable today, even though it was originally written more than 3,000 years ago.

Those who truly love the Lord are glad to be in church when the services are taking place. They do not go because the people there are perfect – they are not. They do not even go there because everyone is happy and has a smile on their face – they do not.

They do not even go because the preacher is a great speaker – that is often not the case. In spite of that, if someone is prayed up and looking for a blessing from the Lord – they often find that He gives it. The Lord also often gives something from His Word in the message that will help people through the week with their coming trials.

The singing is also a blessing. Even though you may have some heavy thoughts when you go in the church doors, you will find that the singing and the words of the song can lift your spirit as you are reminded that He is still on the Throne and knows all about your difficulties.

You will also find some people there that love the Lord. If you love Him, you will find that the fellowship is sweet and you can come away blessed. Someone may even be willing to listen to your concerns and pray with you about them.

With all these good things waiting in the church service, no wonder David and believers today can be happy about going back for more. Surely the Lord provides a shelter from the world’s storm of trouble and temptation, enabling us to go on for Him with joy from day to day – until the next service.

God Bless. Stay in the Word.

I hope you are, too!

Some people go to church not expecting much – and that is about what they will get out of it. Oftentimes, they look at going to church as a duty. Maybe they are afraid of what the Pastor will say if they are not there – or others in the congregation.

Then, there are a few people that, like David, are glad to go to church. David had the right reason to go – he loved the Lord. He looked at gathering together with other believers as a joy – because the Lord was his joy. He also enjoyed the fellowship of like-minded people.

Now, it is true that you do not need to go to church to be saved – but you must if you are a real Christian. The word “Christian” means little Christ – or one who is like Christ. Jesus went into the synagogue every Sabbath. To be like Jesus, you need to make an appearance at a local church and worship – not just socialize.

God also commands every believer to go to a local assembly. We see this in Hebrews 10:25: “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”