God's Glory Church

“Therefore comfort one another, and build one another up.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

I don’t know who is responsible for turning off the lights and locking up the church premises after the Sunday service, but I do know one thing about this person – Sunday lunch will be delayed. Why? Because many people like to stay in the church after the service and talk about life’s problems, difficulties and many other things. It’s great to look around twenty minutes after the service and see so many people still enjoying their fellowship with one another.

Communication is a key component of the Christian life. Without the connection that comes from spending time with other believers, we would lose many of the benefits of faith.

For example, the apostle Paul calls: “Comfort…one another, and build one another up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews urges us not to neglect joint gatherings, because we need mutual support (Heb. 10:25). He also says that when we are together, we encourage each other “to love and to good works” (v. 24).

By consecrating our lives to Jesus, we prepare to show faithfulness and service, supporting the weak and showing patience to everyone (1 Thess. 5:14). Such a way of life makes it possible to develop a true community and care “for the good of one another and of all” (v. 15).

How do you benefit from communicating with believers? How can you help others experience community in Christ?

Dear God, please help me to encourage others in love and mercy.

Author: David Brenon