THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE FELLOWSHIP
By Bishop Mike Okonkwo
Saturday 9th July 2022
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them”. Matthew 18:20 (KJV)
Do you know that there are things you could never access on your own? It does not matter how frequently you read or know your bible, there are benefits you could never access unless someone shares it with you and so, there is need to gather: There is need for gathering right where you are. There is a need to gather with your family.
As a man, you are the priest of the house. If you are a single parent, you are the priest of the house. Take your position! Begin to share the word. Begin to impact others. Begin to pray for them. God is there in your midst.
In the book of Acts 14, some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town.
A remarkable experience of coming together is seen in the book Acts 13. As they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the work for which I have called them.” So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.” The church prayed for them, ordained them and dispatched them to go and fulfill their ministries. Hands were laid on them by the church.
Outside of fellowship, you may not have such experience or privilege. The church is a support based where you can be recharged, stirred up and encouraged. There is no way you can gather and wouldn’t be encouraged or stirred up. There is a gift in you that needs to come alive.
Further Reading: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 14:19-23
Daily Bible Reading: Morning – Job 38-40, Evening – Acts 16:1-21