Title Fellowship of Saints
Contents
Hymn: 525 (New Hymn no. 221) Brothers Who Believe in the Lord
Meditation: Fellowship within the saints is an essential element for forming the body of the Lord. How do you live and practice this important work?
Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed
Text: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am among them” (Matthew 18:20).
The fellowship of the saints is often easy to understand as it is about announcing the news within the church or the family history of the saints. But the fellowship of saints has a much deeper spiritual meaning.
Our salvation comes from a personal and personal encounter with Jesus. But as a result of salvation, the saints become brothers who share the blood of Christ. Not only that, but each member of the church becomes a member of the church, the body of the Lord, and together they form the church. A member that is detached from the body cannot play any role, so it cannot find the meaning of its existence.
Likewise, believers who have left the Church, the body of the Lord, cannot expect a perfect spiritual life. Therefore, if we are normal believers, we should strive to gather together, encourage love and good deeds, and strive for fellowship among believers who look after each other (Hebrews 10:24-25). Through this work, the members of the church will be united in love, and the glory of God will be revealed in the world.
However, in the actual church, such fellowship and unity often breaks down. The saints must be able to firmly defend themselves in the face of Satan's cunning strategy.
There are times when I receive unfair complaints or slander while living in the church. At that time, if you just think that it is unfair, you will be involved in Satan's strategy. In addition, believers should be diligent in caring for their brothers. “And I exhort you, brethren, admonish the lazy, encourage the weak, support the weak, be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14).
Saints should serve one another in love. The servant cannot be angry. You cannot assert yourself. You have to be patient. If it is the master's will, we must accept it even if it is unfair. This is something the world cannot match.
Prayer: May the glory of God be revealed on this earth through the work of the saints to love and fellowship with one another and form one. I pray in Jesus name. Amen.
Lord's Prayer