02/06/2026
First Things First with Christine Caine
THE POWER OF GATHERING
Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts. (Acts 2:46)
I think about the leaders of the underground church in China who take enormous risks to gather in secret. The church in Doha, Qatar goes to great lengths to meet outside the city because they believe it's worth it.
In both places, these Christians understand there's something powerful in gathering together. They know the church isn't a building, but the scattered church is strengthened when we gather inside one.
Here's what I've learned: gathering as the church is how we stay tethered and anchored to Jesus instead of drifting, both individually and collectively.
There's something that happens when believers come together that doesn't happen when we're isolated. We encourage each other, pray for each other, and experience God's presence in ways we might miss on our own.
Don't underestimate what God wants to do when His people gather. There's power in the gathering.
Gathering with other believers keeps you anchored and strengthens your faith.
