| “By God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.” |
| —Romans 15:32 |
When believers gather together for a time of fellowship, there is something very special that happens. The Holy Spirit weaves the hearts of God’s people together. They feel such joy in being with other believers that their sense of well-being is lifted higher. That’s part of the “taste of heaven” that belonging to Jesus brings to us while we’re still on this earth. There is nothing quite as sweet as the fellowship of likeminded followers of our Great King.
The Apostle Paul looked forward to such times of fellowship. In his role as a major evangelist and church planter, he felt great struggles with the powers of darkness every single day. When he could escape that daily battle and gather with fellow believers, he knew that his soul would be restored. Notice what Paul writes in Romans 15:32:
“By God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.”
Fellowship plays an important role in the life of a “Christ’s-one.” We must not turn away from such times. In fact, these opportunities to interact with other believers are truly gifts—“redeeming works”—lovingly given to us by God.
As we begin another day, let’s make certain we take the time to plan some specific opportunities for fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Our souls and spirits need the kind of refreshing for which the Apostle Paul longed to experience. We can receive an uplifting of our own spirits by making certain we spend time in fellowship with those around us who love Jesus.
Based on a blog originally posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2017
