The Need for Corporate Worship

“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.” Acts 2:46-47

Personal worship of Christ is a vital part of knowing God. Likewise, corporate worship is an instrumental facet of healthy Christianity. Corporate worship, the body of believers worshiping together, was common in the Old Testament. It was associated with the gathering of Israel for special feasts and ceremonies. It does not vanish in the New Testament but rather is the prominent feature of the body of Christ following Pentecost.

The Holy Spirit who indwells each believer desires to honor Christ through public expressions of reverence. It fosters unity and harmony, supernaturally removing barriers of division and discord. It is a powerful weapon against Satan’s disruptive schemes.

Corporate worship underscores our uniqueness as God’s people, placed in Christ and adopted in His family. We are not alone in this world. We have brothers and sisters who share similar experiences. Worshiping together is a catalyst for the exercising of spiritual gifts that build up one another for fruitful Christian service.

If you are not worshiping together with a body of believers, ask God to direct you to a church. You will be encouraged, strengthened, and renewed for the daily battles awaiting you. Don’t be a lone sheep.

“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in holy array.” Psalm 29:2