Fellowship Is Life
Hebrews 10
KJV
25+ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
That fellowship is life is undeniable; we see this every Sunday after service. The hugs, smiles, handshakes, pulls and pushes etc that members engage in speak volumes of how important fellowship is.
I’ve watched the smiles on the faces of older members after each Sunday service. Many of these during the weekdays are mostly indoors, with little or no contact from the outside world.
Those who choose to watch TV get bored since TV is a one-way chat, impersonal; the Twi proverb “ awerè tsî tsî yè fa nô wô nipa hô” is indeed true.
Fellowship is indeed life; without it we are nothing! It’s like what we read when we were in primary school “ Robinson Crusoe” He spent according to the book 28 years 2 months and 19 days alone on an island.
Things changed when he met another human whom he named “ Man Friday” because he met him on Friday. Great old stories we read in the 60s at school! Oh wow! How time flies !!
Anyway, to most people the Sunday fellowship is the highest and the climax of the week; they look up to this day! Sadly after all disperse when the service is over, their mood changes!
Worsening things for them is the changing societal priorities; everyone is busy hence none visits.
If we could extend the closing times or create an after-worship service fellowship where they could relax in the company of other oldies.
Beloved fellowship is life; let’s consider the older folks in our congregations when planning yearly programs!
Also to be considered are widows and widowers. This category of members must be made to share their experiences with the married so as to prepare them for such a situation.
Many widows and widowers found themselves in this state unprepared. To be forewarned is to be forearmed the sages say.
Testimonies and experiences shared by these would enable those yet to transition into this state to respect and enjoy their partners while they are alive.
The present state of “ familiarity breeds contempt “ is what most marriages have found themselves.
Each thinks he/she will be there forever only for death to strike unannounced thus separating them for good.
Widows and widowers must share their experiences with the married.
We need an “ association of widows “ with the male “ association of widowers “. They have lessons to teach which can help the presently married ones appreciate their partners.
As usual, my thoughts! Always sharing words with the wise!