They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 NIV
Who do you hang with? While our relationships aren't supposed to be just with other Christians, spending time with our brothers and sisters in Christ strengthens our faith.
I remember feeling very left out at church when I was a child. It seemed like the other kids my age naturally gravitated toward each other; but, not towards me. It wasn't until I was older that I realized that their parents (and as an extension - they) had relationships outside the church building. I didn't realize until later that many of them were related or that their parents had been friends before the church even started. In spite of the fact that I had gone to that church for years, I felt like an outsider because I was an outsider.
The thousands of people who met together daily in Acts couldn't have had close relationships with everyone; but, they all needed to have close relationships with someone. Do you belong to a small group or a host home at your church? You can't get close to other people unless you spend time with them. This was important to the early Christians and it is important for us as we grow together in Christ.
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