You Were Made for Fellowship with God
You were created to know God in a deep and personal way. He never intended for your relationship with Him to be distant, formal, or mechanical. He knows you intimately, has a plan for your life that is beautiful and significant, and most of all, He created you to have fellowship with Him.
The Apostle Paul reminded the church in Corinth, “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,” (1 Corinthians 1:9 NIV). The word “fellowship” means to share life together. Jesus exemplified this perfectly as He lived in constant, loving fellowship with the Father. He listened to the Father and obeyed Him completely. Jesus said, “For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does,” (John 5:20 NIV).
On another occasion, Jesus told His followers, “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love,” (John 15:9-10 NLT). From eternity past, Jesus enjoyed unbroken fellowship with the Father, and through Him, you are invited into that same relationship.
An Invitation to Join the Fellowship
When you came to Christ, you stepped into fellowship with Him and the Father—the same fellowship Jesus has enjoyed with the Father since the beginning of time. Jesus explained this to His disciples, saying, “When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you,” (John 14:20 NLT). Imagine the depth of that connection!
Communication Is the Basis of Fellowship
At the heart of any meaningful relationship is communication, and your fellowship with God is no different. God desires for you to hear His voice and follow Him. You might wonder, “Does God still speak today?” The answer is a resounding yes.
Throughout Scripture, God continually speaks to His people. He guided Noah in building the ark, gave Joshua instructions to conquer Jericho, and shared detailed plans for the temple with David. God revealed the future to Daniel, answered Elijah with fire from heaven, and spoke to Moses face to face as a friend. Psalm 50:3 reminds us, “Our God comes and will not be silent.”
The question is not whether God speaks, but whether we are listening.
The Scriptures Call Us to Listen
Listening to God is not just encouraged in Scripture—it is a command. Consider these verses:
- “Love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him,” (Deuteronomy 30:20 NIV).
- “I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people,” (Psalm 85:8 NLT).
- “Speak, for your servant is listening,” (1 Samuel 3:10 NIV).
- “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” (Matthew 11:15 ESV).
- “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion,” (Hebrews 3:15 NIV).
God’s voice has always guided His people, and He still speaks today. The invitation is clear: slow down, lean in, and listen to the One who desires fellowship with you.
This blog features an excerpt from one of our books, Walk With God.
