THE BEST FELLOWSHIP EVER

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The scriptures. May God bless the reading of His holy word.

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:9

This ends today’s reading from God's holy word. Thanks be to God.

We were created for relationship. It’s true because God made it that way.

We can go back to Eden’s garden where Adam was placed and given full domain. He wasn’t left alone there with the flora and fauna. No, God saw a problem and when that happens, He always comes up with a perfect solution. In Adam’s case, it was this:

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18

Enter Eve, forged from Adam’s rib to become his life companion. The two became one flesh in relationship because God ordained it and He has continued to ordain relationships ever since.

Now, in the church, we have used a different word to talk about relationships and that word is “fellowship”. It’s a word used ninety-four times in the Bible, starting as early as the Book of Exodus where we read about “fellowship offerings”, also known as peace offerings. These offerings were given in regard to one’s fellowship relationship with God, often to show appreciation for His goodness and provision, and we see them across the landscape of the Old Testament all the way through to the prophet Amos.

When we cross over to the New Testament, we see the discussion around fellowship shift from offerings to how people in the church were relating or how they should be relating to one another.

For example, in the Book of Acts, after thousands people converted to Christianity, choosing willingly to believe in Jesus as Savior, the scriptures tell us they devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship with one another, to the breaking of bread and to prayer (Acts 2:42). Again, we see God ordaining relationships between people, this time connecting them through His Son.

But God wasn’t just interested in bringing like-minded Christ believers into fellowship with one another. He also was very intentional about making sure every individual Christian believer had a personal relationship with Jesus. He wanted them to be in fellowship with Him and friends, there is no better fellowship we could ask for than having a personal, intimate relationship with the Savior of the world, the One who is the Way and the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) as well as the good Shepherd (John 10:11-16).

As mentioned, this is the relationship God ordained and it is the relationship He desires. We see this affirmed in our single verse from our continued look at the first chapter of 1 Corinthians where we find the apostle Paul share these words:

God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. v.9

God calls us to enter into fellowship with Jesus. Some answer the call and become Christians while others pass up the relationship opportunity. That’s the truth of the matter and we know God doesn’t respond favorably to anyone who decides to accept the salvation He offers through His Son.

As for those who do choose to enter into relationship with Christ, becoming a part of the Christian family as a result, they quickly find that they have the best fellowship ever, a special divine fellowship that isn’t just for the moment but eternally. For those who place their hope and trust in Him, Jesus becomes one’s holy B.F.F. (best friend forever for those who are acronym challenged), now and forever.

Have you decided to accept God’s call and enter into fellowship with Jesus?

If not, today is the day to change that and I encourage you to do so. It’s a choice you’ll never forget.

Amen.

In Christ,

Mark

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