But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. – 1 John 1:7 (NASB)
Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor; for if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up! – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NASB)
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. – Romans 12:10 (NASB)
True Christian fellowship isn’t rooted in similar personalities, shared hobbies, or even long history. It’s something far deeper – a shared life in Christ. As John makes clear: our fellowship with one another flows directly from our fellowship with God. When we walk in the light of His truth, His presence binds us together in ways that natural friendship cannot.
Fellowship, as I mentioned on Monday, isn’t optional – it’s essential. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us of the necessity of companionship: “Two are better than one…if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion.”
Life was never meant to be a solo pilgrimage. The road is too rugged, the burdens are too heavy, and the temptations are too persistent for us to walk alone. We need others who will lift us up when we stumble, encourage us when we’re weary, and keep watch when our hearts grow faint.
But Christian fellowship goes far beyond casual community or just being neighbors. It’s a spiritual bond, a family-like connection that reflects the very love of Christ. As Paul urges in Romans 12:10, “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor.”
Friends, there have been several times in my life when I know God surrounded me with Christian community to get me through particular seasons. I’ve walked through some things… times when the weight of life felt too heavy to carry alone. In those moments, I knew I needed God more than ever, but I also began to see how God shows up through His people. The prayers, encouragement, and quiet presence of fellow believers became lifelines. They reminded me that Christian community isn’t just a nice idea – it’s a tangible expression of God’s love. He sends others to be His hands and feet, holding us up when we feel like falling apart.
The call to Christian fellowship is not to just to be friends, but to be family, set apart by selfless devotion, humble service, and love. In a world that often values relationships for what they can give us, Christian fellowship flips the script. We’re called to love, not because others deserve it, but because Christ loved us first.
When we draw closer to God, we naturally draw closer to one another. And in that closeness, we find strength, healing, encouragement, and joy. It’s a fellowship that transcends culture, background, and even blood ties – a foretaste of the eternal communion will share in God’s heavenly kingdom.