"Faithfully Everyday Lord's Love Offers Wonderful Service Happily Inspiring People! (F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P)/"How is your F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P after a church service?" By Ramesh C. Reddy

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�Faithfully Everyday Lord's Love Offers Wonderful Service Happily Inspiring People! (F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P)�

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
"As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them." (Mark 1:29-31, NIV)

Observations:
I asked myself what were the actions and the results of Jesus� actions?

There were five points I saw:

1. Jesus had just taught at the synagogue previously and healed a man who was demon-possessed (Mark 1:21-28)

2. Jesus went with James and John to the home of Peter and Andrew after they left the synagogue.

3. The disciples found out that Peter's mother-in-law was sick with a fever and told Jesus about her.

4. Jesus goes to her, takes her by the hand and helps her.

5. The fever left her and she waits upon them.

Observations/Interpretations:

I asked myself the significance of POINTS 1&2?

Points 1& 2: Jesus went with James and John to the home of Peter and Andrew after they left the synagogue.

It is interesting that after teaching at the synagogue and healing a person there, Jesus decides to spend time at one of the disciple's homes. You could call it today an after-church activity that builds more unity and bonding. The unity and bonding does not end there but can be inferred at Peter's home. The importance of community is emphasized here.

(To be continued)

Implications:
I saw important implications for my own life here. By looking at this passage, I see that Jesus went home with James and John to spend time with Simon, Andrew, Simon's wife, and Simon's mother-in-law after the synagogue service to promote fellowship and bonding. I need to make an effort to have fellowship after the church service instead of zooming out. So my precious wife Chandraleela and I deliberately make an effort to stay to have fellowship after church service.

I ask you now dear friend, how is your fellowship after a church service?
Dear friend, if you just leave the church after the service is over, you are missing out. I learned from Jesus the importance of fellowship and bonding. This can be a reality in our life too. After preaching in the synagogue and healing, Jesus did not just go His own way but took the time to take two of His disciples to the home of Simon and Andrew to have fellowship. We can do the same by staying at our church after the service is over to have a fellowship time or go out with people after service is over to have fellowship time. It can happen friend. Don't miss out on fellowship for fellowship builds stronger community.

"Faithfully Everyday Lord's Love Offers Wonderful Service Happily Inspiring People! (F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P)/"How is your F.E.L.L.O.W.S.H.I.P after a church service?"

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank you so much for what I have learned from you. After the synagogue service was over, you went over to Simon and Andrew's place to have fellowship. I want to do the same. Help us Oh Lord according to your will. Thank you so much Jesus. Oh Lord fellowship can happen in different ways and we need your help. Help us Oh Lord. Thanks so much Jesus. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! Amen!

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called �All in All�)

"May my spoken words and unspoken thoughts be pleasing even to you, O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer." (Psalm 19:14)

If you would like to invite Jesus Christ into your heart and make Him a daily part of your life, you can this very moment. You will never be alone. You can claim God's promises for you in the Bible and see them come true, before your eyes, in His wonderful timing. You don't have to wait for a special time to come to the Lord. You can come right now as you pray the prayer below, meaning it in your heart.

Prayer:
God I am a sinner. I am invaded by this deadliest virus. Many times I feel so guilty and yucky inside. I need forgiveness. I am so sorry for my sins. I have not obeyed you with my whole heart! I have gone my own way and done my own things. I struggle with sin. I need you Jesus in my life so I can receive forgiveness and a new beginning. In the process, I can forgive others as you help me to. Thank you so much Jesus. I accept the antidote you have sent me. I believe Jesus you died for me and your cleansing blood will cleanse me from all my sins. You came back to life to save me. Thank you God I am set free, free from the bondage of sin. Hear my cry Oh Lord. I accept you Jesus into my heart. I make you my Lord and Personal Savior of my life. Thank you Father God for giving me Salvation. Thank you Jesus for coming into my heart and making my heart your home. Thank you for living in me Jesus and I will live for you and serve you the rest of the days of my life. Thank you for being my Lord and personal Savior! I can live a life of peace with you on my side. Thank you that you have heard my prayer and answered me! In your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN!

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don�t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help!

No matter who you are, it is not ever too late to join a Bible-believing church or a college fellowship. I highly encourage each of you to come to Transformers Small Group on Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. and Oakland International Fellowship on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for prayer, 11:30 a.m. for worship, 10:30 a.m. for Sunday School, and 12:30 p.m. for fellowship lunch.

May the Lord's presence and peace fill you with His love now and forever! Amen!

Friend, if you have prayed this prayer and meant it in your heart, you are a new creation in Christ and all old things are passed away and everything has become new! You may feel something or may not but don�t base it on feelings but base your new life in Christ on the promises of our Savior who will never leave you nor forsake you! Amen!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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Previous Devotionals:

Mark 1:23-28: "What C.A.P.T.I.V.I.T.Y are you facing today in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Thurs, May 19, 2016, 8:32 a.m)

Mark 1:21-22: "Whose T.E.A.C.H.I.N.G.S do you actively listen to in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Wed, May 17, 2016, 08:45 a.m)

Mark 1:19-20: "How do you rate in the B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S of Jesus?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Tues, May 17, 2016, 10:30 a.m)

Mark 1:19-20: "Without P.R.O.C.R.A.S.T.I.N.A.T.I.O.N what are you called to do?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Fri, May 13, 2016, 08:11 a.m)

Mark 1:16-18: "How can you use your P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N to tell others about Jesus?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Fri, May 13, 2016, 08:11 a.m)

Mark 1:14-15: "What role does the word R.E.P.E.N.T play in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (Tues, May 10, 2016, 09:40 a.m)

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Mark 1:12-13: "How do you handle T.E.M.P.T.A.T.I.O.N in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 06, 2016, 10:10 a.m)

Mark 1:12-13: "What determines your G.R.O.W.T.H in the Lord?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 05, 2016, 09:05 a.m)

Mark 1:9-11: "Who will you P.R.A.I.S.E publicly today in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 04, 2016, 09:03 a.m)

Mark 1:9: "What will you take a S.T.A.N.D for in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 03, 2016, 09:25 a.m)

Mark 1:4-8: "Who do you P.O.I.N.T to in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Oct 12, 14, 09:52 a.m.)

Mark 1:1-4: "How seriously do you T.E.S.T.I.F.Y about prophecy?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Oct 11, 14, 07:27 a.m.)

Mark 1:1: "Why bother yourself with the G.O.S.P.E.L when you see yourself as a good person anyway?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (Oct 04, 14, 09:34 a.m.)

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