A special thanks this morning, reflecting on a recent day that included face-to-face and long distance telephone time with several brothers in Christ.
They were back-to-back "sessions," the first primarily fellowship over coffee; the second in discussion and prayer regarding "business" in the church; the last a lengthy phone call between brothers in the Northwest and Florida!
Whether in lighthearted conversation or serious deliberation, I take great joy in knowing that Jesus is among us when He brings sisters and brothers together in fellowship.
Today I pray thanks for the amazing "gathering power" of a God who converts "motley crew" into God-fearing band of brothers. I thank Him for brothers gifted and called into leadership, pondering, praying, searching the word and taking action when necessary in the face of challenges posed by life in this fallen world. I am thankful for the fact that although the pain of physical separation from loved ones is real ... NOTHING can separate us from the love we have in Christ. Our God is an awesome God!
"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers." Acts 2:42
"Love one another as I have loved you." John 15:12
"Be devoted to one another with mutual affection. Honor one another above yourselves." Romans 12:10
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