Fellowship

Today's topic deals with our responsibilities of service as it relates to being married or having a family.

That responsibility of course is called having fellowship!
It is and has been in the past decade, a missing element in the lives of families or just everyday married couples.
The scriptures instruct us in our walk with God, that our fellowship is with the Father and with the Son. Our commitment however as saints of God, is first to have fellowship with the Father and then with one with another in the body of Christ. Having said that, I take you to the Holy scriptures: 1 John 1:3 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. Further:
1 John 1:7 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.
Of course it is very clear and certain, that our fellowship with God and our fellow brethren is so very vital to our walk with God; as it is as important in a marital relationship. Fellowship is a must! Fellowship is a matter of the heart!
Naturally one will ask, what do you mean by "fellowship". Simply this: in order to build and sustain your relationship you must take the time to interact with your spouse, in conversations, in prayer, in activities, in passionate moments, as well as in partnership. You see, it's always the little things that appear insignificant, but are the elements that hold the keys to your success or failure in your marriages. James 3:4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth; so as you can see, even little things can make big differences, you know. . . . .things that we take for granted, things that we overlook. . . . like fellowship!
( Just being together physically does not constitute fellowship. . . . . .there must be an intentional interaction!)
The mere fact that you are even able to fellowship with one another lets you know that you are on the right path. Here's why. . . .2 Corinthians 6:14 (Whole Chapter) Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? . . . and two opposing forces always brings conflict. Conflict is just the opposite of fellowship! Remember that!
I suppose my message today is really about developing a commune, if you will with your mate. If we cannot have fellowship with our mate who we can see and touch every day, we probably will have great difficulty communing with God, who we can't see, if you get my point.
Again, here is my point: Fellowship is the key that locks the door to Satan's invasion. It in turn opens the door to receive God's provision and love. That's right, you see, fellowship is more significant than you realized.
Fellowship with your mate, it's what God's Love is all about, in fact, it's what Marriage God's Way is all about! . . . . .don't forget to fellowship!
Remember. . . . .You are Blessed!