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Growing up I was in “that family.” You know the one. The one by which you could measure yourself. My family was the “late family.” If you pulled in the church parking lot and saw the brown 1978 Toyota Celica or silver Cavalier station wagon you knew you were late.
I think now about all the things our family missed out on by being late. There are many blessing to being on time for worship services and Bible study.
Being on time for fellowship. Spending time conversing and building up other Christians is a blessing (Hebrews 10:24).
Being on time gives one time to prepare for worship. When we are late we feel rushed. By getting to worship on time there is time to relax and focus on studying God’s word.
Being on time is an encouragement to Bible teachers. They have spent a great deal of time preparing. When a child comes in late teachers often have to restart the lesson. Precious time is lost. It is a distraction to the adult class too.
Being on time sets a good example. We are on time for things that are important to us. Let’s show our children and our church family that worship and Bible study are important.
Craig Evans
via Southwest church of Christ
Ada, OK