"And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." (Heb 10:24, 25)


There are many verses in the Bible exhorting us to unit and assemble together with our fellow brethren. I believe that God encourages us to do that for many reasons. He knows that we will need support during our lifetime journey. Not only that, He has provided us companions and fellow workers to aid in our good works for Him. On top of all that, He wants us to unit so that we may be separated as different from the corruptions of this world.

During our spiritual journey, there are bound to be times of ups and downs in our faith. It is during those troughs that we need our brethren to pull us up. During those good times, it is our turn to look after those weaker than us. The see-saw effect will continue to take place until we all reach perfection and balance off. However, before that occurs, God has placed people around us to help us and exhort us.

It is also important that we aid each other in the works of God. We are all given different gifts and function as different vessels in the body of Christ. If we can congregate our talents together, there is no telling what great things God have in store for us. God also wants us to 'consider one another', meaning give one another a chance in being part of the team. Sometimes we may discriminate against certain people believing they have no talent in a certain area. If we've never give them a chance, how are we able to judge what God has blessed them with? In many cases, people just need to be included before they feel comfortable performing a task. Not many try to appear puffy by telling everyone what they are capable of doing. So when we fail to include new comers or even people we've neglected, the church may be missing out on those talents that have been dormant waiting to be awakened.

Lastly, in order for us to stay strong in Christ, we must unit as one. If we scatter among ourselves, there is no reason why unbelievers should join in our congregation. An army of a thousand is much stronger than that of just one man. In order for us to fight the spiritual battle with Satan, we must unit under one mind and one heart to strive for that one goal. A split of mind among ourselves only shows those observing afar that we are not concrete in our own faith. A lack of harmony only appears as a disconcerted crowd. In no way will we ever exhibit the love of Christ or be an example for Christ unless we assemble ourselves together.

In loving and exhorting one another, we are able to unit together under Christ. Through our comrades we are able to draw strength. With the help of our companions we are able to do greater things for God. By exhibiting the love of Christ, we will be able to draw the unbelievers to Him. May we all remember the importance of a strong bond within ourselves and look to God for the strength to unit us as one body just as Christ is one body