I went for a walk late yesterday afternoon through my neighborhood and the neighborhood next door. As I turned a corner I heard what sounded like thousands of birds chirping. I looked around and spotted them all huddled together at the top of a tree. It wasn’t a thousand, but there were at least a hundred up there.As I walked I thought that it was interesting that I didn’t see one single bird over here and another over there and one behind me. They were all gathered together. Kind of like how we are supposed to be.
1 Peter 5:8 tells us that Satan is like a roaring lion who roams around looking for someone to devour.
On any animal shows I have ever watched, when a predator (like a lion) is hunting it usually goes after the prey which is by itself. Those who are in a pack are much more difficult to get to.
When things are not going well for us we have a natural tendency to withdraw and be by ourselves until the storm blows over. Well, this is exactly what Satan wants. He wants us to be alone so that he can act like the lion on the animal shows and devour us.
Hebrews 10:25a says, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another…”
So gathering together is a lot more than just socializing. It is meant to protect us and to refuel our tanks, especially when we are down. So do that and encourage someone while you’re at it!
2 comments:
Does it count to be gathered together online? Sometimes I notice that I get a sense of encouragement and camraderie from the online blogging community. Not the same as real life, I know, but it's something.
In any case, your words are wise.
Bradley, I never had considered this. I certainly think that gathering online fulfills the same purpose. Maybe not quite as effectively but it is encouraging. Thanks for your encouragement to me!
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