Reciting John 17 to demonstrate you got the right message! Whether or not you are gathering together in His name, He is always there. He is omnipresent!

There is a young man whose parents were a part of an indigenous culture. They attended church but maintained a strong faith in wives' tales. It was understood that the oldest person was the authority in scriptural discussions. But, you had to study hard in school right after bible studies and they would encourage you. Sometimes the word of God, chapter and verse, would be irrelevant in such discussions. But, it could mean that the fruit of the spirit is more of a necessity for the youngest person in the room; especially when you are told that you don't know your bible if you don't know that the dog who licked the good samaritan's face or Martha's baked goods was named "Moreover". But, everyone is encouraged to use the word "moreover" quite liberally after completion of their first year of grade school. Ultimately, no matter who uses the word "moreover", the most important message in life during your first year of a graduate program or grade school is that the oldest person in the room is always right to God's glory. They may also ask you to recite John 17 to be sure you get the message! Where two or three are gathered together, the Heavenly father is in their midst. He is not only their midst, He is also very very old.