New American Standard Bible (NASB)
3 We ought always (A)to give thanks to God for you, (B)brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the (C)love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; 4 therefore, we ourselves (D)speak proudly of you among (E)the churches of God for your [a]perseverance and faith (F)in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. 5 This is a (G)plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be (H)considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.
I am so thankful and blessed to be a part of my church, Faith Bible Fellowship. I've never belonged to a more giving, loving and faith-filled church. It is a small church but they give their time and money to others so unselfishly. Members take time to visit the sick or provide a meal to someone in need. The love of God is demonstrated in so many ways but one seen so often is how the kids take care of their peers and the younger ones. No one is left out to feel alone. My faith has increased due to the fellowship of the brethren, the truth of the Word and the examples that the leadership provides in their daily lives.
I encourage you to find a church home. Support, guidance, prayer, love, accountability, the Word, and a place to worship can all be found in the right church home.
Amen, sister! How important it is to be in a fellowship where believers are supporting one another. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, "And let us consider one another, to provoke to love and good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the day approaching." Thanks for that word of encouragement.
ReplyDeletegood follow up verse, gloria.
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