We grow by fellowship

He sat down on a bench in front of his compound, looking forlorn, and watched as the human and vehicular traffic trudges through. What he longs for is conversation but none it seems will break from a busy schedule to 'indulge' him. Just the regular hi's and hellos but these just scratch the surface, not getting to where it matters.

We grow by fellowship. We were created for communion, for one another. We were not meant to live in isolation. Genesis says it was not good for man to be alone. This referral has been made to marriage but in truth, it is meant for communal living.

The more sin prevails the more isolated we become. Isaiah tells that as sheep we have all gone astray and as such, everyone has gone his own way.

"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." (Isa.53.6)

The Apostle Paul tells us that in Him and fellowship with one another we grow.

"In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you yourselves also are being built up [into this structure] with the rest, to form a fixed abode (dwelling place) of God in (by, through) the Spirit." (Eph.2.22)

We are built up when we fellowship. Science has shown that when we interact in an atmosphere of love we release hormones that cause growth both psychologically and physically. Paul the Apostle confirms the spiritual aspect in our text.

People suffer mental breakdowns because of relationship breakups. We must do more to interact, to fellowship, to reach out, to commune. We were made for each other, I need you, you need me. We grow by fellowship.

Good day,
And have a great day today,
EmmA (aka Mr. Lift)
@Liftemma

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 14, 2022 at 8:52 PM

    Very true, no man is an island, may God help us to fellowship with one another. Have a great day too.

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  2. the favored of the LordFebruary 14, 2022 at 10:32 PM

    I really need you,you also need me and we need one another for the earth to flourish. Thank you sir, may we continue to have fellowship with one another in Jesus name Amen. God bless you.

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