Last night, my husband and I had wonderful company over. We understand the importance of building relationships. It is not often we have people over, but when we do we try and make it as productive as possible. Fellowship outside of a Sunday service just feels so right, lengthier conversations can be held, personal dreams can be discussed, and laughter can last a bit longer.
Relationships scare people, friendship these days seem so foreign. Whatever happened going from house to house? It’s like people have stayed hidden behind closed doors. The scarcity of allowing people in is at an all-time high. Why? Is it because of trust? Is it because of hurt? Is it because of a hidden lifestyle? Whatever it is consider opening your home and inviting people in.
We always want the invite, but we don’t do the inviting. If you are wanting community, don’t be afraid to plan something. a little outing will even go a long way, meet up somewhere. There are plenty of coffee shops. There are plenty of cafes, it doesn’t take a lot of money to plan something small.
This time of year, many people are battling loneliness. Let’s be a community. When you start to build a community loneliness, begins to disappear. Many are without family members. The Lord was about gathering people, yes, he spent many nights, and I’m sure many mornings alone with the Lord, but if it’s one thing He did was gather people.
Let’s do less cliques and more of gathering people to become a community rather than a small clique of people. Let’s reach all people.
Hebrews 10:25 ESV
Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
