I’ve been considering starting a home Bible study for years now. I remember the one that served my spirit so well for so many years—and still does, even to this day. I do have a nice space in my living room. I know a couple friends who would be interested. I don’t know what I’m waiting for but I’m very familiar with what’s stopping me.
Excuses and irrational diversions come to mind when I consider hosting a Bible study. At the top of the list is the downstairs bathroom. It is currently a gutted room in waiting. Also, my home is always busy with friends and family members coming and going. What about the privacy and quiet? These are simply not valid reasons to forgo a Bible study. No, just False Evidence Appearing Real clouding my mind when it dares to pursue good things.
My sister often teases me about the number of chairs and tables at my house—inside and out. Dining tables, picnic tables, cafe tables on my porches, chairs around the fire pit. I could conceivably host 5 Bible studies at the same time! God has blessed me with a home, not to sit there and gather rust and dust, but for service and fellowship. He blesses me so that I can bless others. He blesses others so that they can come sit on my chair, rest their feet on my ottoman, sip my tea and bring their blessings!
Focus on Him, rejoice in His blessings and share them in good spirit with others.
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13
Meeting God at the Park 