partners in Christ

Do you have room in your heart to partner with others who are in Christ?

I believe one of the things that we miss out on is a true and genuine partnership with other believers. Partnerships are huge and I am not just talking about business partnerships. I am talking about partnering with other believers to encourage them, pray for them, and be there every step of the way.

So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. (Philemon 17)

As believers in Christ, we share the same experience in Christ Jesus of being saved.

Too often, our relationships with other believers reflect tolerance and not a partnership.

Now let me ask the question again. Do you have room in your heart to welcome other believers warmly?

I feel convicted when I ask myself that question because I don't know if I truly do that. I know that I need to make room to welcome other believers. We go through a lot as believers and we are all brothers and sisters in Christ who must be there for each other. We can't take what we experience together for granted.

We need to treat other believers as parters in God's grace and love, not just fellow workers. Let your common interests in Christ and your common feeling of gratitude for Christ's love knit you together with others.