"Encourage one another and build each other up." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11
At some point in time, most church leaders (including myself) have mistakenly believed that the more people coming into our church buildings must be a sign of "success." Of course, there is a genuine story as to what this may imply for your community, however it is not the entire truth.
A lot of times, our bigger gatherings lack the opportunities for authentic connection and discipleship. How do we encourage each other and build each other up, if we hardly engage with anyone else during the worship services? Even if I am part of a small group, is there opportunity to love each other, to really walk with another Christ-follower, and to get to the heart of our unique struggles in faith? Sometimes, but not always!
Jesus modelled for us that true discipleship starts with 2 or 3. If our meeting together is to encounter Christ and to worship him, then we should always remember that God is present even in the smallest groups.
"For wherever two or three are assembled in my name, I am there with them.” - Matthew 18: 20
What do you feel about this? Any thoughts?
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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