Fellowship with Him

STRENGTH FOR MY DAYS 

A Daily Devotional by Bishop David

Fellowship with Him

Monday, 21 October

 

That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3

SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: 1 John 1:1-9 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

 

MORE LESSON: John 17:21-24 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

 

Fellowship with God is a precious gift. John talked about a shared experience, a communal bond that unites us with the Father and the Son. This fellowship is not just a casual acquaintance but an intimate, loving relationship.

To have fellowship with God means to share in His life, His love and His purpose. We participate in His joy, His sufferings, and His mission and become one with Him, united in spirit and truth. As Christians, we stay right with God as we continue to pursue intimate fellowship with Him and His people based on His Word (Hebrew 10:25).

As we fellowship with God, we are invited to walk in His light. His presence illuminates our path, guiding us in the way we should go. Through fellowship with Him, we gain wisdom, insight, and discernment to navigate life's challenges and take decisions with confidence and peace.

Just as any relationship requires nurturing and investment, our fellowship with God thrives when we invest time, effort and devotion to knowing Him more deeply. As we study His Word, meditate on His promises and engage in prayer, our bond with Him deepens and we grow in spiritual maturity and understanding (Ephesians 3:18-19).

The rewards of fellowship with God are abundant. In His presence, we find comfort in times of trouble, strength in times of weakness and joy in times of sorrow. We experience His peace that surpasses all understanding and His love that never fails. Through fellowship with God, we are transformed from the inside out, becoming more like Christ in character and purpose.

Fellowship with Him transforms us. We begin to see the world through His eyes, to love as He loves and to serve as He serves. We find strength in His presence, comfort in His promises and guidance in His Word.

However, fellowship with Him is not just a personal experience; it's also a communal one. We are called to share this fellowship with others, to build each other up in love and faith. Together, we form a community of believers, united in our love for Him and for one another. May we continually seek deeper fellowship with God knowing that, in His presence, we find true fulfilment and purpose for our lives.

 

Prayer/Action

* Thank God for the gift of fellowship with Him. 

* Ask God to help you deepen your relationship with Him. 

* Ask God for grace to seek Him daily.

 

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: In the name of He that makes a road on the high sea, I prophesy over the rest days of this month that there shall be a way where there was none, in Jesus' mighty name.