Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. (From Mark 2:1-12)

What has happened in our world that this scene no longer takes place in the churches of our nation?  I remember ushers bringing extra chairs out for people to sit in when the pews were full.  I remember standing room only on Christmas, Easter, and even regular days of worship.  Jesus is still found in our churches…why aren’t we still going to see him, hear him, and receive him?  What could possibly be more important than love…for God is love!  What could possibly be more important than receiving God’s mercy and peace?  What could possibly be more important than uniting with your spiritual family and listening to our LORD and Savior?  Let us recreate this scene from the Gospel of Mark this Sunday and fill our churches before it’s too late!  Amen