February 1st 2010
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.“
—Acts 2:42
A few weeks ago, Pastor Jeff Lasseigne wrote about the importance of consistent Bible reading throughout the year. Last week, Pastor John Collins discussed how important prayer was in the life of a believer.
This week, I would like to tell you of the importanceof fellowship.
It was Donald Grey Barnhouse who said,
“The church of Jesus Christ is not a building where people come together for a religious service, but it is a gathering of people who come together in order to worship God and to build each other by mutual faith and strength.”
Scripture commands us to:
· Be devoted to one another
(Romans 12:10)
· Honor one another
(Romans 12:10)
· Live in harmony with one another
(Romans 12:16; 1 Peter 3:8)
· Accept one another
(Romans 15:7)
· Serve one another in love
(Galatians 5:13)
· Be kind and compassionate to one another
(Ephesians 4:32)
· Admonish one another
(Colossians 3:16)
· Encourage one another
(1 Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13)
· Spur one another on toward love and good deeds
(Hebrews 10:24)
· Offer hospitality
(1 Peter 4:9)
· Love one another
(1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:11; 3:23; 4:7; 4:11-12)
The fact is, we need each other. Christian fellowship is a key aspect of the Christian life. Believers in Christ are to come together in love, faith, and encouragement. That is the essence of fellowship.
You already know about our Sunday morning and evening services and our Wednesday evening study, but did you know we have a myriad of smaller studies at and around the Harvest campus? From our men’s and women’s Bible studies, to our small groups, to The Well (college and careers), to the Singles Ministry, there is a ministry and study available for everyone in the Harvest community.
The writer of Hebrews reminds us to “consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24-25).
So let’s all get involved in fellowshipping with one another. After all, we will all spend eternity together!
May the Lord richly bless you!
Sincerely,
Pastor Brad Ormonde
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