From The Pastor’s Heart…

 March 15, 2009

When I was growing up with my father as a pastor and heard the word “fellowship,” I associated it with a get-together or a meal. Folks, Biblical fellowship goes beyond a ‘once a month’ meal.

The word ‘koinonia’ at its center means ‘commonness.’… so where are we ‘common’ in things?

Well, we are common in our Christian inheritance. If we truly have a relationship with Christ, we share in the saving grace that He has provided. Our true ‘fellowship’ with each other is completely dependent upon our true ‘fellowship’ with Him.

We also share a common service or bond. We are part of the family of God, adopted into that family through the grace and mercy of a wonderful Savior. So, our service, spiritual gifts, dedication, prayer, concern, giving, edification, exhortation… all is shared. Remember, when one rejoices, all rejoice.

One of the great blessings of ‘fellowship’ is the fact that we share our walk with Christ together. Paul taught that God ‘comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.’ (2 Corinthians 1:4)

What a great thought! God is honored when we rejoice and fellowship in our common inheritance; when we rejoice and fellowship in our common bond and when we rejoice and fellowship in our common walk.

Oh… and the meals aren’t bad either!

It is a joy to be your pastor.