As we read yesterday, Asaph was the man who wrote Psalm 73.

This man suffered greatly, and came to a place where he questioned his faith. He was lonely and desperate and wondered if God cared about him at all.

Looking at today's verse, we see that the turning point for Asaph happened when he went into the house of the Lord. He got up from his hiding place and walked to the sanctuary of God.

Although attending God's house is downplayed by many Christians today, it was central to the spiritual health of Asaph.

Why do so many believers stop attending church?

Some have stopped attending after the death of a loved one, or when they lost a job, or some other trouble comes their way. Some stop going after moving to a new home and can't find a church they can identify with. Perhaps they can't get used to a new style of teaching or a new way of worship. Whatever the reasons are, they just haven't found the type of service that suits them.

They know deep in their hearts that by regularly attending church they have a way to worship God, to support their local church community, and to grow personally—but they're stuck.

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

We're also blessed with the opportunity to participate in the Lord's Supper; in the public reading of Holy Scripture; by hearing the Word of God preached; by joining in the communion or fellowship of the saints gathered in worship; by hearing the prayers uttered as God's people meet.

We hear this over and over in Scripture.

God's house is a wonderful place to hear His voice.

Do you see the enormous benefits of regularly gathering with God's people to receive the blessings that are present at church?

Perhaps you haven't attended for a while. This may be what keeps you from understanding what life is really all about.

Vow today to attend your church this coming Lord's Day. Go with an expectant heart. Join in the worship service gladly. Listen intently as the sermon is delivered. Seek to understand what the preacher said—and how it applies to your life.

You'll be blessed, just as Asaph was so many years ago.

Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." (Matthew 18:20)