Today's full reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:8
"We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us." (1Thessalonians 2:8 NIV)
I remember reading this verse several years ago in the context of developing a small group strategy. The words jumped off the page and quickly became my battle cry in personal disciple making. God taught me during that time that authentic Christian fellowship in more about developing relationships than organizing and/or attending activities.
Today, as an act of worship, I pray you will commit this verse to memory and with the Lord's strength live it out every day. Let me encourage you to get in a small group of Christ followers and be completely honest and transparent as you make disciples of all nations. If you cannot find a group start one; you won't regret it. There is something uniquely special when Christians gather for authentic fellowship to share their lives together. In that context they often pray together, encourage one another, hold each other accountable, and study the scriptures.
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