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Corrie Ten Boom said, "Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together."

In America, at least, it's difficult to find time-or should I say take the time?-to meet with other Christians for fellowship. Oh, I know we love after-church informal meetings around some restaurant table. But getting together consistently for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and encouragement is hard work.

There are lots of reasons why we don't make time for others. We live in a fast-paced, fast-food, quick-cash society. We're always in a hurry. Many of us do what we need to do as fast as we can and then move on to whatever is next. I'm not saying this is all wrong, but it certainly takes away from getting to know people, finding out what their needs might be, or being accountable to one another.

Many people think that if they slow down and get to know an individual or a small group of people, they will not accomplish as many "things." They run on adrenaline; they live for stress. Listening to others is too difficult and time-consuming. May I submit that we need other people. Being part of a small group forces us to talk, listen, pray together, study our Bibles, and care for one another.

Ronald J. Sider said, "For the early Christians, koinonia was not the frilly Fellowship' of church sponsored, biweekly bowling parties. It was not tea, cookies, and sophisticated small talk in the fellowship hall after the sermon. It was an almost unconditional sharing of their lives with other members of Christ's body." When we have this kind of fellowship, it is rich, healthy, and serves as the cement that holds friendships together.

Jesus did not choose the pace that many of us are acquainted with. Much of the time He worked with small groups. He sent out 72 disciples (Luke 10). He spent 3 years pouring His life into the Twelve. When He wasn't with the Twelve, He was often with only three (Peter, James, and John). There is no question that Jesus could have covered more territory and preached to more people, but as the Son of God, He accomplished far more by pouring His life into a few-those first Christians who acted like Him and did what He did. The Creator knew this small band of disciples needed fellowship, mentoring, and time. That's the way we are put together.

The Word of God said, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it" (1 Corinthians 12:27, NIV).

Fai mai le Afioga a le Atua, "A o outou, o le tino o Keriso outou, ma itu tino taita'otasi." (1 Korinito 12:27)

 

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