Made For Community

  You were made for

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” – Gen 2:18

  Community isn’t just good – it’s

Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ – Gal 6:2

  There’s a between Solitude and Isolation

But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree; and he asked for himself to die, and said, “Enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” – 1Ki 19:4

And behold, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” – 1Ki 19:13b

  Community isn’t just good – it’s imperative

  Community is

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. – Heb 10:24-25 NLT

  Community is

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, as on Aaron’s beard, the oil which ran down upon the edge of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon coming down upon the mountains of Zion; For the Lord commanded the blessing there – life forever. – Ps 133:1-3

Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. – Prov 27:9 NIV

  Community attracts/invites the of God

(Jesus speaking) For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” – Matt 18:20

  Community fosters real

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God. – 1Pe 4:8-10

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. – 1Pe 4:8-10 NLT

Connections are made in CIRCLES, not in ROWS

Community
    Is imperative
    It’s encouraging
    It’s simply FUN
    It attracts/invites the Presence of God
    And it fosters real love/real care

All scripture is from the New American Standard Bible unless otherwise noted