Fellowship - it's a promise to believers in Jesus Christ. I'm getting to experience sweet fellowship with my brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws this weekend. I'm starting to believe that true fellowship brings with it true acceptance and love---because that's what is being exhibited this weekend and it is what should be exhibited among those who call each other brothers and sisters in our faith. Too often we get hung up on our petty differences and miss the sweet fellowship that we've been promised. I think God must be saddened when He sees that because He knows the joy we are missing!
Im so lucky to be able to share in the Hodges' family's truly amazing fellowship---their parents did all the right things to instill in their children a family bond that has not diminished one little bit over the many years since they were all growing up in one household. They are still the brothers and sister that joke and kid and laugh and sometimes cry over family stories and memories. And they love each other fiercely. And, luckily for those who marry into this great family, they extend that same love to us.
I love this family...but I also know I'm a part of an enormous family of believers who are called to love each other fiercely and not only to stand by each other but, I think, to even enjoy each other! Think how that picture must please our Father!
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I think that picture does please God. Christ followers sharing time and love with each other. Sharing with non-believers is important, but is fulfilling and confirming sharing together God 's love. Family is a special type of relationship. We are a physical part of each other. Then, adding that along with also belong in the family of Christ followers is a double dip. I sit in church with my sister. As I grew up I always sat with my family. I can depend on my family, but I also know that I can depend on God. A relationship with our Holy Father in Christ is our ultimate "family" relationship.
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