Monday's Challenge (on Tuesday)
Fellowship (koinonia)
Acts 2:42

Koinonia, is the greek word for fellowship. That word is used over 20 times in the New Testament to describe our relationship with the Lord and our relationship with others. On Sunday we talked a lot about how this relationship is built, true koinonia (fellowship) is not grown over night. Koinonia is developed through purposeful interaction with others. Whether it is your relationship with the Lord, or with others what you do must be purposeful. There are 4 rungs to this ladder of koinonia.

1. History Giving. Where have people been.
   
2. Hopes and Dreams. Where are they going. What are there hopes for life.
   
3. A Challenge. How can I help you fulfill those dreams?
   
4. Accountability. I will be there for you when you fall, and cheer you on to success.

Something that struck me when thinking about this a little more today is how things like koinonia work within our relationship with God. Jesus tells us in Matthew that the two greatest commandments are to love God and love others. I have found there are some people who are difficult to love, until I stop and consider God's love for those very same people. Fellowship is a difficult, painful endeavor, especially if you are not in fellowship with the Lord.

If you struggle with fellowship, make God your primary fellowship. As you focus on your relationship with Him, I believe God will help and encourage in your love and koinonia for others.