Fellowship in the Spirit

 

Although there are many distinct types of fellowship, spiritual fellowship is much more than just the sharing of thoughts and ideas. The interaction of spirits is what it is. Only once our outer man has been broken and our spirit has been freed to contact the spirits of others is this form of communion possible. It genuinely a fellowship in the spirit and not an interchange of ideas, and in this sharing of spirit we feel the fellowship of the saints and comprehend what the Scriptures mean by "fellowship in the spirit." Through this spiritual connection, we are able to pray in unison. Since many people only pray with their minds and not with their spirits, it can be challenging for them to locate someone else who has the same mindset as them and can pray in harmony with them.

We can fellowship with anyone who has been born again and is filled with the Holy Spirit. This is achievable because of our spirit's openness to fellowship and readiness to receive and be received by the spirit of our brethren. As a result, since we are the body of Christ, we are able to touch it. By now we should understand that the body of Christ is made up of our spirits. Indeed, "the deep calls to deep " (Ps. 42:7). Your innermost self is pleading for a little of my depth, and I am pleading for a little of the church's depth as a whole. The deep fellowship can be found here, along with calls and responses from one another. This is the one thing that is absolutely essential if we are to serve the Lord and effectively affect the church's spirit.

After emphasizing the significance of the outward man being broken, let us exercise caution lest we attempt to accomplish this artificially. We must submit to God's ultimate reign and accept all necessary dealings. The inner man is strengthened while the outer man is crumbled.

I pray that you continue to grow daily until you attain His full stature in Jesus' name. 

Author: Watchman Nee

Compiled and edited by: Peter O. Olutoyese