And day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47

Fellowship goes far beyond casual conversation at the back of the church on Sunday, and it is much more than lazy afternoon chats over tea. Fellowship penetrates to the depths of the soul, causing us to belong to those we are in fellowship with. The light of this kind of fellowship then shines into the community. They can see that we are for real And they were continually devoting themselves to Fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer, Acts 2:4

This scripture in Acts uses the word “devote” to describe the attitude of the first church toward fellowship, teaching, and prayer. To devote oneself indicates the sacrifice of time, energy, money, talents, and abilities for the sake of the cause. In this case, the cause is fellowship with God and the with the brethren. Relationships cost. They are hard work. But no other light will shine brighter in the world of darkness than true fellowship among the saints.

One good way to facilitate this kind of fellowship involves small group meetings. These groups often meet in homes, and they facilitate an atmosphere where we can become acquainted and take an active part in one another’s lives. It is interesting to note that one of the requirments for a biblical elder is that they be…"given to hospitality."

 Perhaps church is not to be resigned only to auditoriums and cathedrals, maybe the Lord intended for us to take it into our homes.