The Body of Christ: Part 1

Worship was designed by God to take place in a community of believers. God knew the humans he created. He knew that humans long for companionship and interaction with other human beings. Knowing this, he made it very clear through his word that we should be worshipping together.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!” We are not meant to face this world alone. God encourages community throughout the Bible because he knows that a person has a better chance of staying on the straight and narrow if he has others to help him than if he goes it alone. That is why the Ecclesiastes verse goes on to say in verse 12 “a cord of three strands is not easily broken.”

Are you trying to live your life outside of community? Do you come to church, interact as little as possible with those around you, and then after the benediction head straight for the door? I encourage you to take the time to form bonds with the people of the congregation. I am an introvert so this is not an easy thing for me to do but once I have broken the ice and gotten to know someone, I am usually blessed and encouraged by that relationship. Even just asking someone to pray for you or taking time to pray for someone else can lift weight from your shoulders. God wants us to be in community with one another and for us to grow spiritually through our connections. Let’s take time this week to consider our community in Christ and how we can grow closer and also expand it for His kingdom.