#586 Christian Brothers and Sisters – Sharing Possessions

Good Day Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

One of the characterizations of Christian brothers and sisters is the fellowship they have with one another.  A part of fellowship is encouragement, and a part of encouragement is sharing with one another.  The Bible recounts a number of different things Christians shared such as possessions, food, lodging, God’s Word, and other blessings, and they gladly shared with each other as they did so in service for the Lord.  Christians were taught and had full realization that all of their possessions belonged to the Lord; therefore, they looked upon them lightly, ready to share with fellow Christians whenever and wherever there was a need.  An example is if they had two tunics or coats, they were ready to give one to a needy Christian as they could only wear one at a time.  What a difference in today’s world.  Often we are willing to give to a clothes closet or to needy Christians a piece of clothing only if it is well worn.  Could there possibly be less needy Christians if we would be willing to follow the example of New Testament Christians by sharing a portion of our clothing that God has so generously provided for us?

 

Take time today to provide some nice, clean clothing to a church clothes closet!

 

“He answereth and saith unto them, ‘He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.’”   (Luke 3:11)

 

May God Richly Bless You Today

#582 Christian Brothers and Sisters – Fellowship in Christ

Good Day Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

A product of Christian brotherhood, being Christian brothers and sisters in Christ, is Christian fellowship.  This fellowship comes through the power of the Holy Spirit in the Christians’ lives and should be accompanied with a joyful attitude on the part of all Christians.  When we refer to fellowship with Christian brothers and sisters, we recognize that we all have a commonality in our salvation through Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father, an inheritance, grace, and suffering for the sake of Christ.  Another word that is closely related to fellowship in the Bible is “partner.”  As brothers and sisters in Christ, our times of fellowship bring us closer to each other, resulting in Christian partners who band together in worship and witness for our Lord.

Develop stronger fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ so you may be partners with them in Christian activities that honor and glorify Him!  

“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”  (Romans 15:7)

May God Richly Bless You Today

#581 Christian Brothers and Sisters – Gospel Changes Social Structures

Good Day Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Christian brotherhood transcends all barriers whether social, economic, political, religious, or gender.  When we accepted by faith the Gospel of Jesus Christ, His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension, we became children of God, brothers and sisters in Christ.  It is the Gospel that changes social structures by changing the people within structures, resulting in no distinctions between brothers and sisters in Christ, they all being equals before Christ.  The question we as Christians have to ask ourselves is, “Do we look down on fellow Christians?”  Our true Christian commitment is reflected in how we treat our brothers and sisters in Christ; God expecting us to treat them with a brotherly love that comes specifically from our love of God through the Holy Spirit within our hearts.

How do you treat your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ?

“Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?”  (Philemon 16)

May God Richly Bless You Today

#580 Christian Brothers and Sisters

Good Day Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

There are divisions in the world today that are based on various prejudices, including color of skin, economic position, political affiliation, religious preference, and even gender.  Through the world, many countries have tried to eliminate differences, such as communism trying to create a classless society; however, human efforts at the unity of all people have continued to fail.  In Bible times, Gentiles and Jews were separated by this prejudice, and the Holocaust showed the prejudice has continued to “modern” times.  Something else happened during the New Testament era when the Gospel of salvation was preached to the Gentiles as well as the Jews, and those of both the Gentiles and Jews that accepted by faith the Lord Jesus Christ were combined into the formation of the Church.  Today, every single person who has accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior are united into that one Body of Christian brotherhood and fellowship.  What does that mean for us as Christians?  Let’s continue this thought tomorrow.

As a Christian, remember that you are a part of the Body of Christ with your life representing Him before the world!

“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel.”  (Ephesians 3:6)

May God Richly Bless You Today