Benefit in having Christiian friends?

[Faithful Son]

This may sound a like post devoted to self and and more specifically myself. But I have a burning question.

I'm a Christian, ie. I believe Jesus is Lord, I believe He lives and I believe He came in the flesh and died for my sins.

My question though. I see many Christians. Whether it be on Talk Jesus or whether it be in my actual life that love carrying the Christian flag, but in actual fact their attitutudes and lives reflect completely 360 degrees differently.

To reiterate. I have known a pastor in the town where I used to live for quite some years. I've done a lot of work on his computer as favours and I have only charged him money once as far as I can remember, but it was for software I loaded and not work completed.

This man has a fairly small congregation and when I was down and out and in a rutt he actually was the man that baptised me.

And then? Nothing.

No contact, no motivation no E D I F I C A T I O N.

Is this the norm? Are we as Christians only supposed to support each other when we feel like it? Do we only have to be compassionate or interested in another person or their well being when the mood strikes us?

I've got 1 person on this site, TJ that actually sends me a message now and then to ask how I am. I have reached out, posted replies to my replies and the list goes on. But do I have friends here? Do I truly have brothers and sisters in the Lord? Someone to share my life, my God given life and blessings with?

I highly doubt it and it's nothing personal. It's not a hate message and it's definitely not a ploy for attention. It's a straight forward honest question. Why do we need to put ourselves out there, just to be seen as "part" of something or to actually improve ourselves and build a relationship in God and with His people?

These people that have preached to me endlessly, either subtely or straightforward that going to church or a physical gathering with believers is not what God expects should read this as well. You have double standards, you preach one thing and live another.

Where is the love? Where is God and where is His people?

To expand a bit. My life is going fairly well. I started with a new job a few weeks back and moved to a new town, I live almost completely independantly.

I have no worries about where I will spend eternity and I could care less who likes me or not, but for the love our God Almighty, where is His people? Why don't they reach out?

 

[ladylovesJesus]

I have missed out in going to meetings a few weeks in a row but never had a phone call to ask if I was okay.

I do enjoy on line fellowship better and have someone who is helping me in building up my faith and his at the same time. It is what we should be doing with each other building up in the faith. The Holy Spirit will lead us into all the truth and the truth will set us free.

Do you still use skype brother?

I want to be able to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh as I do not want to be sinning. We should all be wanting to obey God if we truly love Him.

God bless dear brother.

LLJ :rainbow: :rose:

 

[Faithful Son]

I have not used Skype in a while dear sister, but I will install it straight away

I am speaking in a completely general term here today as this is an issue in my online as well as physical life. I feel that we reach out at times and people's backs are turned on us, except if something bad happens, then it's all sad and sorry.

Didn't Jesus have a similar parable somewhere, it rings a bell.

God bless you dear sister.

 

[Fragrant Grace]

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another John 13:34

Greetings to you Faithful Son

Your post makes me feel both sad and rightly challenged as a Christian dear brother.

As Christians the Lord commanded that we should love one another. However, whilst the world dances and parties etc in large social groups.....so many Christians often seem to be totally on their own (even when they are part of a large church). As brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ we are all part of His family and should treat each other as such....and share each others joys, sorrows and blessings.

O to be able to share more of His love with others to be less self orientated and receptive to the needs of fellowsaints....this is my prayer having read your post. Thank you for stirring my heart Faithful Son.

Dear Brother, I can assure you that you are loved and prayed for everyday. I am also deeply appreciative of your prayers for my daughter.

I am glad that your new job continues to go well.

The Lord bless you Faithful Son

With Christian love and prayers

Julia

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law...Galatians 5: 22-23

 

[Giggles4God]

I always try to be kind, caring, etc to all people. I know I don't always meet the mark, but I ask Jesus to help me.

Also, I know that we as Christians we need to be together. We need each other to get through. There is a reason why Jesus put together the church the way he did. He knew we needed each other. He knew that we needed him more, but also...when we go into battle...having other soldiers on our side is a must.

 

[Word of Life]

Sorry Faithful Son. I did say I would contact you, but I didn't.

I know where you are coming from in your post, as I have spent much time trying to understand this myself. Why has this happened? and why are we so divided? Well we all know who is behind it.

Mat 5:46-48
(46) For if you love those loving you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax-collectors do the same?
(47) And if you only greet your brothers, what exceptional thing do you do? Do not the tax-collectors do so?
(48) Therefore, you be perfect even as your Father in Heaven is perfect.

Christ is not divided, but man has managed to achieve this, by instigating laws, rituals and teachings of man, by saying if you don't believe this or that, you are not a Christian, and we then start worshipping the creature, instead of the creator.

When we meet Jesus on his second appearing, we are going to be judged by our righteousness.

Act 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness (Our character or Acts) by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Many go back to the world for answers. All our answers are in God Word, He knows the perfect way, as He wrote this ''book of life'', especially for us.

Helping, encouraging and edifying our brothers and sisters in entering through that narrow gate, should be a priority. It's hard and it's tuff, but somehow, we all need to find some time?

It's not about a building, it's about people.

 

[Faithful Son]

Thank you for your comments everyone. I appreciate the scripture as well, God's Word is the way I find a bit of peace about situations and I am blessed that most of the sisters here always post scripture to explain what they mean.

I have slept a bit late today and I have not rested completely, but I will ask God to give me the rest I need.

You are all special to me and I am not angry at anyone, I just needed some feedback on this.

God bless you all.
Faithful Son

 

[WithUsAlways]

I have only just been baptised ... about 2 weeks ago and i know what you mean.
I was given encouragement, advice and just felt like people were there for me at my church but as soon as i was baptised that all seemed to go.

We didn't talk about my baptism after it had happened which i thought was strange.

Like you i have one very special frind on here who i talk to.
She has been there from the beginning and contacted me to see how the day went.

It is a worry to think that people just dont want to know once we have joind in their family.

Lord let us continue to help, advice and encourage those who have been baptised in Your name and help us to remember that we are a big family and we need to be there for each other ALL the time.
In Jesus name
Amen!

 

[Fragrant Grace]

I have only just been baptised ... about 2 weeks ago and i know what you mean.
I was given encouragement, advice and just felt like people were there for me at my church but as soon as i was baptised that all seemed to go.
We didn't talk about my baptism after it had happened which i thought was strange.
It is a worry to think that people just dont want to know once we have joind in their family.

Lord let us continue to help, advice and encourage those who have been baptised in Your name and help us to remember that we are a big family and we need to be there for each other ALL the time.
In Jesus name
Amen!

Dear sister WithUsAlways

I agree with your prayer dear sister. Baptism is a such a special event, an outward expression of your commitment to Christ and a time when encouragement and support is so valued.

I praise the Lord that you have followed this step of obedience and will pray sister that you will grow in the grace and knowledge of our beloved Lord Jesus Christ.

The Lord bless you sister WithUsAlways

Julia


Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God...1 John 3:1


God bless you Faithful Son....... We are all made very special through the Lord Jesus Christ....We are saved by His grace.....We are children of the King and all part of His heavenly family.
We are never alone.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Romans 8:35

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord Romans 8:38,39