"And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near” (Hebrews 10:25).

As human beings there are certain desires God has put in us, like the need for food and water. If that desire is not met, the body is starved of necessary nutrients for its survival. In fact, most of us would desperately look for such once we lack.

Equally important is the need for companionship. As human beings we are social creatures; whenever any of us is isolated from others something within us dies. Indeed the moment we are rejoined with others our spirits are revived. Yes, any of us can desire to be by themselves for a time, but not parmanently.

When the Apostle Paul urged believers not to ” neglect our meeting together” he was only making an obvious point. The brother or sister in Christ who has given up on meeting with the brethren is like a body denied of the basic needs for life. It is after all only through meeting and fellowshiping that our spirits are natured with believers testifying of what God is doing in their respective individual lives. Through regular fellowship believers also exercise the different gifts God has blessed each with for the edification of his church. Further, they also “encourage one another” through the sharing of their journey in Christ!

Today, as you start the week, look out for a fellowship where you will feed your spirit by hearing testimonies from other believers, for the growth of your new and abundant life in Christ.

Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, within us you have placed the desire to meet and fellowship, and so I pray to be in that regular habit for my own good, this I pray in Jesus’s name!