The apostle Peter boldly tells us the power and importance of fellowship among believers and then extending love into the community beyond.
Unshakeable Faith trait eight: Connected to a local church body with love and service
How can we serve our communities?
What do we do if we don’t know what needs exist?
Meeting Needs – Unshakeable Faith Week 8 at Do Not Depart
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Especially considering the last quote read in the video, how can you look to Christ today and, in doing so, deepen unity in fellowship? Let us know in the comments!
“Just do it!” Oh yes!! It’s so true, often those ideas come to mind but they aren’t worth a thing if I don’t DO them! That A.W. Tozer quote made me especially smile this morning as I thought about how even in the community here Do Not Depart, as we tune ourselves to Jesus Christ, we become more in tune with each other and grow into a beautiful symphony. That image really speaks to my heart.
And as precious as online fellowship is, real life fellowship – the local church and bible studies – allow us the privilege of being Jesus’ hands and feet in ADDITION to encouraging and praying for one another. Sometimes it’s hard being in face-to-face community, but it is in the struggles that breakthrough and healing often occur.
Caroline, I loved hearing you voice and your sweet heart for setting an example for your children. So thankful you shared via vlog today! It’s fun to get to know you a little better this way. :-)
I love, love that Tozer analogy. It just makes so much sense! And I totally agree with your comment about the community here.
Great point about “in the struggles…breakthrough and healing often occur.” I have definitely experienced this myself, too.
Thank you for your encouragement, Patti!
I appreciate your words of encouragement, too, Caroline. (And getting to hear your sweet voice.) Community is such a blessing of being in the family of God. I have found that its much easier for me to serve others when I have someone alongside me. And I so thankful for the many times I have been served by others in my community.
More strands make for stronger cords, yes? I continue to see more and more the benefits of community, too, Lisa. Thank you!
This was awesome! I am a homeschooling, single mother of eight (My oldest five are grown.). I really needed this encouragement today. Thank you, Caroline!
Wow, thank *you,* Heather! Praying right now for your family and some encouragement from a community of believers near you.