Christian Brotherhood. What exactly is it? I think most of us know that there isn't a single definition that could truly depict the depth and dimensions of this unique bond that we have between us. It's not something that can be quickly formed, it is a gradual process, a process that takes years of commitment, sacrifice, and unconditional love to uphold and maintain it. It's a bond that gives you however much you put into to it. I'm not talking about a simple group of friends that have gone through a certain process where say they have "bonded". A group of people that simply get together every once in awhile to party or hang out. I'm talking about a group of true Christian believers who have forged deeper into each other so much, that they have developed an unconditional relationship. I'm not saying that we have all done so to that extent, but that is what we should be striving for.
This is who we are. This is who we hope and strive to be. We know that each and every single one of us will fail. That we will fall short of meeting our brother's needs. For we are all humans, and we are not perfect, but we strive to be. In service to God, we commit ourselves to strive for excellence in all things, be it academics, service, worship, in everything. Although our opinions and beliefs might differ, we strive to be a servant, a worshipper, and a minister, all to the glory of God. For if we strive to please man, we will fail, we will be of the world. But if we keep our focus upon God's grace and omnipotence, we will succeed as a whole. We must succeed together, fight the good fight, and encourage our fellow brothers not to give up and give in to the enemy's lies. We must rely on God and each other, to win the spiritual battles of our own lives. We are brothers in the spirit, and that is what we must become. That is who we are, and that is ultimately what we strive to be; A CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD.
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"[Christian brotherhood is] not something that can be quickly formed, it is a gradual process, a process that takes years of commitment, sacrifice, and unconditional love to uphold and maintain it."
That is so right. And for people like me, who want stuff to happen immediately, it's a big growth process to even be able to think long-term like this, especially given the fact that in the past I never was really predisposed to even like people, let alone love them.
I've discovered that God seems to want me to be focused on the journey -- the process -- rather than the place I'll eventually arrive. The whole idea of "brotherhood" is that we're able to help, support, and strengthen one another along the way. At the heart of the function of the Church is community; brotherhood.
Good post, and nice to discover your blog! Saw it on Facebook.
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