Saturday, August 6, 2016

August 7, 2016



"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." I John 1:7

All Summer we have been studying what it means to follow Jesus and why it matters. 

Some of the evidence of following Jesus shows up in fearlessness as "perfect love casts out fear". Further evidence is an obedient life-style marked by self-denial and dying to self. Christ-followers live an I AM 3rd life-style.

One more important benefit of following Jesus is deeper and richer fellowship! Fellowship is a direct benefit of followship!

The Scripture says there is a condition to fellowship and that is walking in the light. Walking in the light means walking in God's Word, walking in God's will and in His way. In other words, be a Christ-follower.

When Christians follow Jesus and meet His conditions there is a connection that results - "we have fellowship". Following Jesus together connects believers with each other through the Holy Spirit that dwells in them. 

There are strong connections formed as you worship together and study together and pray together and serve together and serve each other and sacrifice together. Those bonds are the bonds of fellowship. Strong fellowship!

The condition of following develops the connection of fellowship and change happens in the hearts of men. Fellowship that develops out of followship results in a transformational church.

So, if you want to be part of a fellowship make sure you are following well. Be aware your followship will either strengthen or weaken the fellowship of your church.

Which is it for you?

When you are with your church family today look around you at the incredible people you are blessed to share life with. Think about how important their followship is to the fellowship you enjoy so much. Thank God for them! And ask God to help you follow His better so you can also strengthen the fellowship of your church!

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