My last installment discussed the fallacy that a person could do whatever they want to.
That is what the world would have you believe.  There are some people, even Christians, who will tell you: “You can worship anywhere”.  Yes and no.  While it is true the Lord will receive worship from any place in the world, the Bible is quite specific that people must worship the Lord in “spirit and truth.”John 4.23.  We find in the Word: Matthew 18.20: "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."
For a person to be able to worship the Lord would mean that spiritually they are walking in the truth of the Lord.  If for any reason, a person is at enmity (hostility, in opposition)  with the Lord, then it is impossible to offer worship to the Lord until what has caused the issue is put to rest. 
When there is an issue between believers, the Lord teaches that it must be addressed in a manner befitting those who proclaim Christ as Savior.  In Matthew 18.15 - 17 we are taught that if there is an issue that has caused division, if someone has hurt another believer, the injured party is to attempt to make it right between the injuring party. 
Should either of the two parties ignore this command of the Lord, no matter where they go, they have missed the “spirit and truth” of God’s Word.  I will always try to do my best in working toward spiritual reconciliation with others of the body.  My prayer is that others will also do the same. 
So, while it is possible to worship the Lord “anywhere” we must consider whether we are at peace with our Lord.  This is a matter of spiritual maturity and so I share this from the Word:
Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
 


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    Pastor Rich Rizzi comes from Endicott, NY where he was raised in an Italian, Roman Catholic family who taught him about belief in God.  While those basic principles taught him who God is and what He is like, Pastor Rizzi did not have a personal relationship with Christ until age 25 when he received Christ as Lord and Savior.
    Following this time where the Lord took residence in him, Richard grew steadily, yet slowly.  He and Grace, his wife, dated, then married in 1988.  She, as well as many of their friends had attended the Bible College in Johnson City. NY.
    It had been the Lord who placed the desire in Richard's heart to eventually seek the discipleship of a Bible College education.  This occurred in the fall of 1995 and during this time Richard felt the call into pastoral ministry.  Although reluctant, because of the burden for serving the Lord in this way, he answered that call and completed his education at Davis College (Practical Bible College at that time).
    Pastor Rich & Grace Rizzi have served the Farmington, First Baptist Church since January 1, 2006.
    They have two children, Lizzi & Rich Jr.

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