Rhapsody Of Realities (December, 2018)Sample

26 Pastor Chris

He Brought Us Into Fellowship

That which we have seen and heard we declare to 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).

The big deal about Christmas is the purpose for which the Lord Jesus was born into this world, and the import of that purpose for humanity. In John 10:10 He told us that He came that we might have life, and have it to the full. 

However, life from, and through Jesus was so we could be in fellowship with God. 1 Corinthians 1:9 says, “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 John 1:3 says, “…our fellowship is with the Father,   and with his Son Jesus Christ.” This is what Jesus made possible for us. He was born to bring us into fellowship or oneness with the Father. 

Now we can walk with the Father, talk with Him, and reveal Him, because of Jesus! Now we live in God’s presence forever; we’re in Him, and He is in us; such blessed union as Jesus prayed in John 17:21; now, we’re inextricably one with Him. This is what makes Christmas worth celebrating; it’s the celebration of our oneness with   the Lord. Take advantage of your union with the Lord and enjoy the full benefits of all that belongs to us in Christ. 

Prayer

Precious Father, I’m forever grateful for the joy and honour of being one with you; of   being in fellowship with you. Your grace is superabundant upon me, and your   wisdom guides me, to walk in, and fulfil your destiny for me, in Jesus’ Name.   Amen.

Further Study

1 Corinthians 6:17 

 1 John 1:6-7

2 Corinthians 13:14