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You reminded me of an inscription from long ago: "Holiness unto the Lord". This was an inscription engraved on a golden plate worn on the high priest's forehead. It signified the priest's total consecration to God and highlighted the necessity of holy, set-apart service for acceptable worship.

Hold that thought for another wonderful phrase and inscription from an ancient prophet: "The bells on the horses would be inscribed as Holy unto Jehovah."

And on that day “Holy to the LORD” will be inscribed on the bells of the horses. And the cooking pots in the house of the LORD shall be like the sacrificial bowls used before the altar. And every pot in Jerusalem and Judah shall be holy to the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 14:20f.

"Bells on the horses" and "ever pot in Jerusalem" signifiy that common, everyday items would eventually be consecrated to God. Historically, horse bells were functional, warning pedestrians of approaching horses. But never mind that.

No more secular and sacred dichotomy! That is what is important and world-changing.

Sooo, as much as we love and prefer house churches, we would wish that every existing church building would ALSO be filled in EVERY CITY and used for the glory of God EVERY day of the week. Just as we wish for every home and EVERY DOMESTIC STRUCTURE would also be dedicated to the Almighty as "Holiness unto the Lord."

The apostles and the Son of God often visited the synagogues and the Temple. In fact, some of the early synagogues could hold hundreds of people. One even held a thousand. So, I have read.

Human nature and social needs have not changed since then. Some people prefer NOT to meet in homes. I believe that is OK but must add that the practice of indebtedness to banks to build buildings is not a good idea.

Let me add, that many of the churches in Tennessee have their own grave yard, reminiscent of the early church purchasing land for burials. Matthew 27.

Here in North Atlanta, years ago, a Chinese man provided millions of dollars to build a facility which is used for holy purposes every day. His one gift ended the "building program". :) The same church has dozens of home groups, too.

Rather than "switch", I would desire for God's people to use everything, every place, and every means for his glory as "Holiness unto the Lord." And for service to others. A physical locality can also serve as a school, food and clothing distribution, child care, counseling center, neighborhood welcoming center, daily meals, library, study center, shelter for battered women, burials, etc.

Purpose - not place is the main issue. The Father still seeks worshippers not here or there but... in Spirit and in Truth.

One size does not, will not always fit every one. What we can all agree upon is the prayerful need of revival. Revival for the church and mass conversions of the lost.