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The reunion was on the first day of the week. However, because of many obstacles, there were only 50 people in attendance instead of the 120 that were part of the assembly.

Matthew had woken up with a headache and had to stay home. Peter and his wife had just purchased a cottage near the Lake of Galilee and had left for the week-end. James had had an argument with his brother John and could not bring himself to worship the Lord. Bartholomew had company at his house and, of course, couldn’t be present for worship. Philip and his family went to bed late on Saturday night and didn’t hear the alarm clock. James, the son of Alphaeus, was upset with the other Apostles and stayed home. Andrew had a business appointment in order to purchase a new fishing boat. Simon had an excursion on Mount Hermon with his ski club.

If it would have been impossible for the Church to start under such circumstances, how do you think it could grow with such excuses?

I have had this article for a long time and I don’t know who wrote it but I think it is worth reading so I decided to share it with you.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25)