As parts of the body of Christ – Christians need to cooperate with each other. We are all one family – sometimes Christians call each other "brother" or "sister", in the same way that these terms are used in the Bible. The church is not just an institution or a social club, not merely an organisation – it's a family, we share the same Father. We are not called to be Lone Rangers, rather to work in co-operation with each other towards our common goal and against our common enemy, Satan.
Too often, Christians can be a little insular – if you take one ministry, you will find multiple organisations initiated by different churches doing similar things. Sometimes people work in co-operation with other groups in an effective and co-ordinated manner. In other situations due to pride or dogma or human failing, several organisations are doing similar things in the same area without talking to or cooperating with each other.
We need to take the model of the Disciples after Pentecost:
All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:44-47 [NIV]
Are you a Lone Ranger in your Christian life? Perhaps you should team up with others who share the same passions and work together?
Lord Jesus, help me to be in tune with my Brothers and Sisters and help us to work as parts of the body – acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with you. Amen.
Memory Verse: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 [NIV]
Dave MacLellan
(based on Saddleback Church resource material)
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