Why Strong Christian Brotherhood and Fellowship Are Built Between Sundays
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Hebrews 10:23–25
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
This past weekend, I was blessed with time spent in meeting and fellowship with a group of brothers. It was a powerful reminder of what we truly need as followers of Jesus. Christian brotherhood and fellowship are not optional—they are essential. We need to lift each other up in prayer and love. We need to be real with one another.
Being honest matters. If I’m off the mark in some area of my understanding, I need brothers who will come alongside me and lovingly correct me. That’s one of the most important parts of true brotherhood—and it won’t happen if we don’t make time to develop those relationships.
We have to actually go to the meeting. We have to stay afterward to talk, to pray, to listen. That’s where strong men of God are formed.
God made us to need support as we walk through trials and hardships. I’ve been blessed with men who understand what I’m going through because they’ve been there themselves. They’re able to offer godly counsel rooted in experience. If I didn’t make the effort to show them that I love them, care for them, and pray for them, those relationships would slowly fade into nothing more than a friendly wave on Sunday morning.
But in close relationships, the Lord pours out encouragement.
Like Paul said, “I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.”
That’s the beauty of real fellowship. Christian brotherhood and fellowship allow us to witness the Lord’s work in each other’s lives in real time. One meeting we’re praying for strength and deliverance. The next, we’re celebrating the joy of God’s provision and miracles.
So here’s the question: when something hits your life and you need prayer, where do you turn? Do you have someone you can call? A group you can text? Or do you wait until Sunday and walk up to the prayer team?
The prayer team is a gift from God, and I’m thankful for them. But as a friend once said, if you’re waiting until Sunday to ask for prayer, to worship, and to open the Word, you’re on life support.
The enemy doesn’t wait. He attacks right now. We need brothers who will intercede right now.
If you have that kind of brotherhood, praise God. What an incredible gift. And if you do—be sure you’re that person for someone else. Don’t let the blessing stop with you. Pass it on.
Let the Spirit lead you to someone who needs love and support. Your belief in God’s plan should make you bold in reaching others.
Father, I pray that You would give us the courage to reach out and pray for the one You place on our hearts. Thank You for trusting us with people You love. Thank You, Father, for one more day. Amen.
Romans 1:11–12
“For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.”
