This chapter was about how God intends for us to experience life together-fellowship with one another. Some people tend to confuse fellowship with things like just casual conversation and socializing with food and fun, but fellowship is much more. Its unselfish loving, honest sharing, sympathy, sacrifice, and practical serving. We should strive to have real and sincere fellowship. In real fellowship you experience
authenticity- sharing hurts, revealing feelings, confessing failures, disclosing doubts, admitting fears, acknowledging weaknesses, and asking for prayer and help. Being honest and open about life. In real fellowship you experience
mutuality- dependence on each other. Not just receiving but giving. Sharing responsibilities and helping each other. In real fellowships you experience
sympathy- entering in and sharing the pain of others. Showing understanding and validating feelings. Lastly, in real fellowship you experience
mercy- showing grace and forgiveness. Not holding grudges, bitterness, and resentment. Remember the mercy God shows on us. We need others in our lives. Build strong and sincere fellowships with each other.