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Topic: Fellowship (among believers) (10/11/07)
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TITLE: Felllowship, Fellows and Friends | Previous Challenge Entry
By George Hurst
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Tom, now 29; with a beautiful wife, and 3 great kids is so filled with the fear of God, and His wisdom in every step that He takes. He does nothing without prayer and supplications being before his heavenly Father. And, as He has been blessed; God has always been faithful to instruct him and guide him, by every word that comes from the mouth of God. His passion and desire for the study, instruction and correction that comes from the Word of God is so inspiring.
Jim, who is all of 27; has a similiar life; except that he has never married. His heart has always been about what pleases God; is what pleases Jim. WOW! That is what most people probably believe also when they get to know Jim. But, to hear Jim tell his testimony is quite the opposite. He grew up in a good home, but not a Godly home. His parents were good people, but not Godly people. And, then one day after several months of his heart feeling the tug of God's love and calling; Jim went to church with Tom. Tom was always there for Jim. Jim, knew that there was something different about Tom's life but, he never could figure out what it was. So, that day at church; God did what only He can do. He met Jim, in a very real and personal way by drawing him to Himself, through the message of Calvary and the Cross; and how God wanted to have a personal fellowship with Jim.
Bob, now almost 30; was the sort of clown of the trio. He has a wonderful life, filled with the blessings and favor of God. He has a loving, devoted wife and 2 godly children who walk with Jesus with all of their hearts. Bob, also has a great business that the Lord has given him, and He loves to help others by teaching them the ways and word of the Lord; through creative yet fruitful methods. Like, once Bob created a birthday party for all the prisoners of the county jail; and on one day took a birthday cake and paper plates, to the jailhouse. He told them nothing about scriptures; but EVERYTHING ABOUT FELLOWSHIP and LOVE!!! See, Bob showed the light and love of God, to men that day that many have cast off. But, Bob knows that they are His Father's creation just as much as he is.
So, when we discuss FELLOWSHIP; and especially among believer's I am just reminded of the very words of our Savior in Matthew 18.20, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them". I see fellowship; as the environment of which God shows up to manifest Himself and show His power in the lives of all of us. Yes, I know that people view everything in all different ways; but as believer's and children of God, we need to start viewing things from the way that God sees them; as He reveals it to us in His word.
So; Tom, Jim and Bob have really been led into life, as we all have to find our purpose, passions and peace with every day that we have been given. But, the one thing that keeps them strong as friends, godly men, fathers, husbands and servants to their King...is there everlasting and eternal bonding called FELLOWSHIP! It is a fellowship, one with another; as well as the fellowship and love that they possess for their God.
Life does bring many test, trials and situations; but in the end we all must learn from the Tom's, Jim's and Bob's of our world; that no matter how busy we get...LET'S ALWAYS MAKE FELLOWSHIP a priority!!!
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Several punctuation errors take a bit away from the effectiveness of this piece...perhaps a review of punctuation would help?
I like the alliteration in your title.