Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves...

Hebrews 10:24-25
New King James Version (NKJV)
24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

God knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Last night, Kenny and I attended church together "live". You may wonder why that's so special or unusual, but it actually has not been a common occurrence for us for quite some time. After much prayer and consideration, Kenny has made some adjustments in regard to his service unto The Lord. He has set aside Sunday mornings (after serving many years at the Sunday 8:00 am service), for the benefit of our family. This has freed up some time on the weekends, which in turn has given us the ability to attend church together as a couple. I have driven maybe 4 or 5 times in the last year and a half, so I don't get out much unless we are together. It had become extremely difficult for me to get up very early in the morning and get myself ready in time to join him on Sunday mornings (he was there by 6:30 am for a weekly bible study that takes place prior to the 8:00 am service). After reading the above verse the other day, I so desired to join the "assembling of ourselves" with our brothers and sisters in The Lord. It has all happened in His perfect timing. Last night we were able to attend church together as a couple. Something we had been unable to do for quite a while. We were in great need of worshipping corporately and fellowshipping with our church family. Sure, we can feed ourselves spiritually via the internet, but nothing compares to being there in person. Walking through the corridors and through the sanctuary last night was like a "taste of heaven" as we were greeted by many familiar smiling faces at every twist and turn. Over the many years of attending church at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, we have developed many friendships & lasting relationships with some of the most amazing people around. We are so incredibly blessed beyond measure. The divine appointments that we encountered last night were so specific to our particular needs that there is no denying that God is with us and He is faithful. He showers us with glimpses of His glory that are just enough to keep us moving forward in our walk with Him....