I'm so sorry I missed yesterday. I was super busy all day and didn't have a chance to stop by for the series. I wasn't busy with Black Friday shopping, but I was busy hanging out with some of my favorite people. First, my parents and I hung out and ate lunch with family members that we didn't see on Thanksgiving. Then, I hung out with my parents and ended the day off with a game night with some of my closest friends. Lots of fellowship and lots of good times.
I love my alone time, but I also love being with people. God wants us to be in relationships with others.These relationships are meant to grow and encourage each other with His love. To motivate others to strengthen their faith is His desire. Obviously, being in the presence of others is a powerful thing. God is with us when we are alone, but He is also with us when we are in groups.
Jesus had His alone time, but He was also with people most of the time. In fact, His fellowship with His 12 disciples was meant to teach and grow them into disciples that would share the Gospel with others. These 12 disciples did everything together. They prayed, listened, taught, served, and ate together. Acts 2:42 says, "And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." They shared life together.
God wants us to be in fellowship with others. It pleases Him when we are focused on one thing- to bring Him glory. Through our troubles, we can uplift each other. Through our joys, we can celebrate together. We can pray and study scripture together. When we live in this way, we are in true fellowship with God. Philippians 2:1-2 says, "If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose."
In Him we find fellowship.
Be in fellowship with others...enjoy it...and use it for His glory.
If you're joining me through my year long journey of the Bible, you should be caught up until Acts 16. Use today and tomorrow to get caught up.
I have also come to appreciate the gift of fellowship. Especially during this time of year, I find myself wanting to connect with and enjoy relationships with others. I wrote yesterday about my family's holiday tradition of inviting others, not just relatives, into our home to celebrate with us. It is an awesome gift!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a wonderful tradition!
DeleteGreat post! It is so ways to forget how important fellowship time is. Like you, I enjoy my alone time. However, when I am around others it is so fulfilling.
ReplyDeleteLove to you my fellow Houston blogger. Xoxo
You're right. I think I enjoy my alone time so much that I miss out on fellowship...it really is a gift! Right back atcha ;) <3
DeleteYes, you are a bit late to write the day 23, hehehe ( it was no problem of course).
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, we have had to establish relationships with others. Because we can not live without others, no matter how selfish we are.
Because God had said, if there are two or more people come together to glorify His name, He will be coming in their midst.
You make such a great point!!
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