The
number of people who run a business out of their homes is in the millions. But
some have found that working alone can be a little too lonely. To give these
lonely ones a community, “co-working” spaces have been designed. Large
facilities are rented out where people working by themselves can share space
with others. They have their own work area but can exchange ideas with fellow
independent workers. It’s for those who feel they can work better together than
they do alone.
Sometimes
Christians think they work better alone. But we are meant to work together with
others in the church. Every Christian has been placed into “the body of Christ”
(1 Cor. 12:27). And the Lord desires that we take part in fellowship with a
local community of believers—using our spiritual gifts and working together in
His service.
Yet for
various reasons, some aren’t able to join in. Because of health issues, they
may be shut in at home or may not know how to fit in at church. Yet they are a
needed part of the body (vv.22-25). That’s when others can meet their need for
togetherness. Let’s do our part so that others may feel they’re an integral
part of the community of faith. We work better together than alone.
Fellowship
builds us up and binds us together. (RBC)
