Joshua Harris has noticed a disturbing trend in his church with people arriving later and later, even for the “late” 11:30 AM service. “I’d rather have you guys looking bedraggled on time than looking beautiful late.” He also introduces a pre-service prayer time.
His three points are:
1. Come Eager to sing to him, fellowship with other Christians, hear his word.
2. Come Expectant that he will speak, change us and refresh us.
3. Come Early —not walking in late, but in our seats and ready to go [when the service starts].
Is this message applicable to the place where you worship? Do we need reminders like this to avoid the risk of complacency?
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