majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him in 2 John 12,
"I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink.
Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that
our joy may be complete."
John anticipates a fullness of joy in seeing "the elder" face to face.
Fellowship is like that. In God's wonderful way, he has provided us
one another in this life for fellowship that we might be encouraged,
strengthened and energized. Joy is to be found here.
Paul speaks to this as well when he wrote to the believers in Rome. He
says, "I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual
gift to make you strong— that is, that you and I may be mutually
encouraged by each other's faith." Romans 1:11-12. Paul perceived the
encouragement that comes from the fellowship of believers coming
together a "spiritual gift".
The Lord has provided us so much while we are here, awaiting his
return. Among these he has provided us plenty in the Scriptures, he
has sent the Holy Spirit who has come to dwell within our hearts and
produce wonderful spiritual fruit in our lives. The Lord has provided
us an exciting hope, a future filled with all he has promised us. And,
he has provided brothers and sisters in our lives that are gifted
specially by him to minister his grace in our lives. Here is where
both John and Paul found joy and encouragement in their fellowship
with other believers.
How wonderful our God is who has provided us so much!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd
love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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