"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." ~ Proverbs 31:30

Monday, September 3, 2012

The Fellowship of the Brethren

We go to church
To fellowship with the brethren
And to sit under the influence of the Holy Spirit as He works through a plurality of men
Amen

I can't tell you how blessed I am to be going to a school where every single person I pass in the hallways is a person I consider a part of my family.  It's so encouraging to be able to go to church with many of these people, and to have amazing conversations with each of them, to study alongside them, and to share meals with many of them.

I have spent many hours over the past several days in their company.  We have spent time eating dinner, watching movies, talking, and laughing together.  Yesterday morning, several went to church with me.  I love worshiping with my family!

Nothing is more encouraging than spending time with the Body of Christ.  I am bound to these people by the Holy Spirit, and even though we differ in many ways, we all agree where it counts.  Let's face it, the differences we have just add personality to our gatherings.  The world would be a boring place indeed if we all thought and acted exactly alike.

God has given me a beautiful gift, and I will give thanks for it.