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FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Hebrews 10:19-25
Psalm 133:1-3
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity!”
FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
Many people whom Paul named in his epistles were blessed in their fellowship. Lydia is one example. As soon as she believed she invited Paul to her home. In the gospels there were also Mary, Martha and Lazarus who welcomed Jesus to their home and they were also equally blessed. The act of doing good to others is also a manifestation of the faith. Those who render good service in the Lord to others are eternally blessed.
One of the external manifestations of faith is the desire for fellowship with brethren. The writer said, “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works” (Heb 10:24). This is one step that builds the faith. Believers must desire to have this togetherness. The writer added that we are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some other people; and that we must exhort one another since the day of the coming of the Lord is near. This calls for the believer’s participation in the local church.
“The ultimate reason that we should participate in the local church is because it is specifically commanded by God. Even in the New Testament days there were those who yielded to the temptation of absenting themselves from worship services of the local church. The writer of Hebrews pointed that members of a local church have an obligation to one another. They are to provoke one another to good works and to exhort one another to live consistent lives worthy of God. This can best be done within the context of a local church; so believers are commanded not to forsake the assembling of themselves together” (The King James Open Bible).
Christ has put us in the path of faith. We ought to take heed to the exhortations He gives in His Word. He has good reasons for His instructions to us, and for pointing us in a certain direction. We cannot stand alone, we need the fellowship of like-minded believers. This is possible as we keep the Lord’s Day and build stronger ties.
THOUGHT: The church should not go without fellowship.
PRAYER: Father, help me to cherish Christian fellowship.