Faith Needs Fellowship

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25)

Faith was never meant to be a solo journey. The word assembling in Greek is episynagoge. It doesn’t just mean gathering together; it means the complete collection. It’s when every person is present; it’s the power of fullness. Regarding your church, you are not just another attendee; you are a part of the body, a piece of the puzzle. Something is missing when you don't show up; when you do, something is released.

The writer of Hebrews continued his encouragement by using this phrase: …as the manner of some is… Even in the early church, some folks had made it a habit to skip attending church together. This isn’t a modern problem; it’s an ancient excuse. Paul called it out—not to shame them, but to warn them. It’s simply impossible to maintain a life of faith without a life of fellowship. When Jesus saved you, you were baptized into being a part of the church, into a house, and into a body. Yes, you need the worship. Yes, you need the Word. But you must also be around other believers who encourage your faith and push you forward.

Church isn’t just a place you go; it’s people you grow with. When you give your life to Jesus, not everybody from your past will celebrate it. You may lose friends. You may lose your circle. You may not fit where you used to party, vent, or hang out. I know that I did. I had friends who couldn’t believe I got saved and didn’t follow me to Jesus immediately. But that was okay because God gave me a new community, new covenant people, and new kingdom connections. Later on, many of those same friends also decided to give their lives to Jesus.

Practical Application

Have you made a clean break from old associations, or are you attempting to live both lives simultaneously? You need to sever the old and move forward with the new. Additionally, if you’ve been inconsistent in attending church, commit to regularity.

Acts 2:442; Psalm 122:1