It is belonging. Daily. Weekly. Spontaneously. A time to reconnect and rekindle because of "whose" we are.
Believers have taken off the old self, aka corrupt and deceitful life (Ephesians 4:22) and put on the new self which is true righteousness and holiness which is a bond of belonging.(Ephesians 4:24)
According to Taylor Park, those who "take off the old but don't clothe themselves in the new are like a naked Pharisee." Think hypocrite!
True believers who have put on the new self have that incredibly deep bond of fellowship! His love which binds everything together...(Colossians 3:14)
Coming together informally, zooming or in face to face worship is always a celebration because it is done "In His Name!"
Fellowship is belonging in Christ.....therefore do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17)
Very clearly stated. Thankyou
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why so many neglect this command
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna. We think that’s you! Or maybe we’re plum crazy.
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