This portion of Scripture vividly describes many Christians and why they miss their miracle: not being at the right place at the right time. Some people have always thought God can meet them anywhere. Of course, He can, but He’s got principles. God isn’t scattered; He’s organized!
The Lord Jesus made an appointment with His disciples for a specific time, at a specific place where He would meet them after His resurrection, and He kept the appointment (Matthew 28:10). Jesus never disappoints. But where in the world was Thomas at that time? He ought to have remained with others, and that was why the Lord wasn’t impressed with him.
In the same vein, you have to learn not to go to church late. God can give something that’s supposed to be yours before you get there and it might be too late to receive it when you finally arrive. This is one of the many reasons why you shouldn’t be late to church. Most people don’t know this because they’re ignorant of the Word. But when you study the Bible you’ll see so many examples of this. Many times, God speaks to the minister about something that will greatly benefit you. It could even be something specifically meant for you that God had shown him few days or the night before the service. The minister comes to church, and thinking you’re there, he gives the message, but you’re not there!
Every service is an appointment with the Holy Spirit. You must realize that you can actually receive something specific from God at every church meeting; something that will lift you up to the next level in your life. There are people who receive like this but there are many more who don’t, because they’re never expectant and don’t even recognize such things when they come their way.
Now that you know, it’s time to make the right changes. It will sure boost your spiritual growth and cause you to enjoy a glorious walk with the Lord.
