A troubled woman struggling with the doubt of God’s love called me while I was doing a recent radio program. My encouragement to her was to find a community of believers with whom she could gain support. I also recommended she avoid spending idle time with people who are struggling with the same kind of sin she was, as they would just reinforce her frustration. We all need each other in the body of Christ to support and strengthen us. Even more so when life seems to be difficult. 

It says in the Bible, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another.” Good and faithful community may be hard to come by. But seek the Lord and He will provide the best possible group of people for any situation. I’ve been in a group like that for 25 years with 8 other men and we meet on Wednesday mornings.

You can build a community of believers, support one another and walk in faithfulness with Jesus Christ.  We need each other. Our Father created us to be in community. Go out and reach your world in numbers greater than one.

This is Luis Palau.