That’s pretty much where we are, folks. I get that we had to give up meeting corporately during the pandemic because of health concerns. But here we are in 2026, and there is almost no excuse not to gather together weekly for worship. If your immune system is compromised, I get staying home for virtual service, but I believe that we as believers should make every effort to gather together in person.

Hebrews 10:25 says, “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near” (Heb. 10:25, NLT).

That’s not something to take into consideration. That’s a command. Don’t neglect meeting together. There’s something powerful that happens when two or more are gathered in the same place that doesn’t happen when we join over an internet connection. We were never supposed to the life of faith alone but always in the context of community.

Lone Ranger Christians are in more danger of falling into temptation and sin. They’re more prone to sliding into error and false teaching. They’re missing out on contributing to the body of Christ by bringing their unique gifts and talents, so not only do they suffer but so does the whole body.

Sometimes, weather or unforeseen circumstances will keep us from meeting together, but those should always be the rare exceptions rather than the rule. I believe God honors those who honor His bride, the Church. We do that when we make it a priority to worship in person and stay in community.