THE GIFT OF COMMUNITY
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
One of my favorite things to do is share a meal with family and friends (especially if it's barbeque). I find great delight in sitting across the table from people I love and hearing about their joys or concerns. God wired us to need community; He created us to function as social beings, not solitary creatures. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon pointed out that people can accomplish more by working together and that walking with a friend is good when dealing with tough times.
Those tough times are valuable as Charles Colson knew: "No Christian can grow strong and stand the pressures of this life unless he is surrounded by a group of people who minister to him and build him up in the faith."
Believers need each other, and it is vital for our souls to be active in a faith community. The Lord said, "It is not good that man should be alone" (Genesis 2:18). Following Jesus means following Him into community. At some point along the way, each of us will need the strength, comfort, and hope that having people close by can offer.
Remember the words of the apostle Paul: "If a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:1-2).
Prayer :
Father, I pray that when I am weak, the community of Your people will help me be strong. Thank You for the gift of community.
Amen
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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
One of my favorite things to do is share a meal with family and friends (especially if it's barbeque). I find great delight in sitting across the table from people I love and hearing about their joys or concerns. God wired us to need community; He created us to function as social beings, not solitary creatures. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon pointed out that people can accomplish more by working together and that walking with a friend is good when dealing with tough times.
Those tough times are valuable as Charles Colson knew: "No Christian can grow strong and stand the pressures of this life unless he is surrounded by a group of people who minister to him and build him up in the faith."
Believers need each other, and it is vital for our souls to be active in a faith community. The Lord said, "It is not good that man should be alone" (Genesis 2:18). Following Jesus means following Him into community. At some point along the way, each of us will need the strength, comfort, and hope that having people close by can offer.
Remember the words of the apostle Paul: "If a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:1-2).
Prayer :
Father, I pray that when I am weak, the community of Your people will help me be strong. Thank You for the gift of community.
Amen
Paypal.me/DawnCoburn
If you feel led to sow in my ministry that is my link God bless you abundantly.
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