The new
covenant brings the new eternal life to earth that was never possible during
the first 4000 years of our history. The following passage explains our new
life: And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus
Christ. But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other,
and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:3,7 (NLT).
The new life is about our fellowship.
Real
life’s fellowship is not about hunting, a sale on shoes or eating at a fish
place. It is a spiritual fellowship that is always about our relationship with
God. Jesus “commanded” us to: Love each
other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for
one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:34-35
(NLT). Spiritual fellowship is the proof that we are in the family of God.
Every day
of our life we have the opportunity to put God first. We do this because we
have been given a new life which can enjoy Godly fellowship. Paul describes it
here: Be joyful. Grow to maturity.
Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace
will be with you. 2 Cor 13:11 (NLT). Every church member should make these
things the basis of their fellowship so they will be at peace with God.
Christianity
is about spiritual fellowship. People who are at odds with other church members
cannot please God. Jesus said that we cannot even give a gift to God until we have
settled their differences. The Bible says: So
if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly
remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice
there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer
your sacrifice to God. Matt 5:23-24.
This means
that God is always interested in our fellowship because it is about “life”
itself. Paul knew more about setting up churches that anyone. The Lord had
given him the revelation of the Spirit filled new life covenant. And Paul said:
I appeal to you, dear brothers and
sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with
each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. 1 Cor 1:10 (NLT).
Spiritual
fellowship is a “life” decision. Believe it or not, our position in Heaven will
be founded on the actions of our earthly life. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”
And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites.
He will judge or reward you according to what you do. 1 Peter 1:16-17 (NLT).
The fellowship of eternal life is the most important thing in this life.
