Like-Minded

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for

one another, love as brothers, be tenderhearted, by courteous.”

     1 Peter 3:8 (NKJV)

“For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because

the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.”

    Philemon 7 (NKJV)

Yesterday after a long, challenging day of work, I went for a walk around the nearby lake hoping some fresh air would refresh my spirit.  God knew exactly what I needed. 

I felt led to walk on the sunny side of the lake (where I usually never walk). As I passed up a woman ahead of me, she spoke to me, and we started walking and talking together.  After just a couple minutes, we realized that we are both born-again believers.  It was so encouraging to meet someone of like-minded faith, especially since I’d been feeling so out of sync with the world and culture.  True, we may be in the minority these days, but as brothers- and sisters-in-Christ, we can and should “be of one mind,” and have compassion for one another.  It’s not always an instant connection like I experienced yesterday, but if we are in Christ, we should have love for each other.

Karen had just received some devastating news about a dear friend, and we were able to comfort and encourage one another.  And our hearts were refreshed by our time in fellowship.  We thanked God for bringing us together and exchanged numbers with plans to meet again.

We are so blessed to be part of God’s family when we trust in Christ.  And He is so faithful in caring for His children in big and little ways.  Let's show our appreciation for all He has done by being tenderhearted and courteous to one another, by rejoicing in the fellowship we have in the body of Christ.