The Victorious Life in God by Samantha Paz-Manon - HTML preview

FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER BELIEVERS (Meeting Together)

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 KJV)

FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER BELIEVERS (Meeting Together)

 

THE BODY OFCHRIST When we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, we join what we call the body of Christ.

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:27 NIV)

As a body, we understand that we all have a different function so we do not need to feel jealous of others.

And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
(1 Corinthians 12:26 KJV)

We should also know that as all parts of the human body work together so do us.
We need to have fellowship helping, encouraging and rebuking each other in love. Our purpose is not to destroy but to edify, encouraging those wounded or in need of restoration. Jesus did not come to bring condemnation but salvation. (John 3:17)

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ

his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (1 John 1:7 KJV)

 

We should meet not only to pray, but also to praise God and share what He does for us.

Our testimonies and experience help others to continue forward in their walk with God and also help them grow in faith.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and
in breaking of bread, and in prayers. (Acts 2:42 KJV)

OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

We have to know is better to have fellowship with people that want to be spiritually mature or they will become an obstacle for our spiritual life. This does not mean we have to reject those who are not like this but that we have to be careful with who we meet. If they do not walk in obedience, they can make us do the same and separate us from God. The bible says in Amos 3:3 that two people do not walk together unless they agree.

And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have
no company with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
(2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 KJV)

Jesus said if we remain close to Him, we would bear fruit because He is the Vine that has eternal life. Only those who want to be close to the Vine will be a blessing for our lives. Therefore, our desire has to be to get closer to the Vine (Jesus) so He is glorified.

TESTIMONY OF LOVE

Our fellowship with other believers shows the love we have for each other and our desire to be a part of the body of Christ.

When we have fellowship with our brethren, we can share all the things about our new life in Christ and edify each other.

God wants us to love each other in His love; because that is the only way we testify about His presence in our lives. He says in 1 John 1:7 that if we walk in the light as he is inthe light,we have fellowship with oneanother.

It is necessary not only speak about love but also to show it through our attitudes and actions towards others.

Sometimes this means to give up something we know our brother or sister needs, also to call them or visit them because they are having a hard time in their life. Also hugging them and giving a hand shaking.

There are many ways to show love, but the best is when we are a good testimony that edifies those around us.

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us (1 John 4:12 NIV)

CONCLUSION

Many of us think that is impossible to live a victorious life in God but that is not true, what happens is that is necessary to obey what is written in the bible.

We have to understand we live in a world full influences coming from darkness. Our flesh always wants to rebel against the Holy Spirit. The most important thing is never look back, remember where God rescued from and the promises He has.

Our life in God will never be the same to those who live in darkness, because He will always be taking care of us. What we should not forget is that in the world we will face trials and tribulations but if we trust God have faith and remain close to Him we will have the victory.

A true soldier is not the one that is never hurt in the battle but one who keep going forward in spite of the wounds in order to reach the final target.