Joy in unity of faith in the Son of God

Last night we had one of our special nights of worship and sharing at the church.  I had invited another church to join us, but I hadn’t heard back from them if they would come.  So, I was surprised, pleasantly, when a couple dozen people showed up from Antioch Church.  Antioch’s worship leader, drummer, bass guitar player, and many members of their choir were among their number.  So, they agreed to lead some songs for us, in addition to the songs our worship team had planned.  It was great to enjoy their different style.  The best instruments were their voices.  When we did a time of greeting each other it was so great to see how friendly everyone was to each other.  The greeting must have gone on for 15 minutes.  The joy of fellowshipping together seemed to bring the best out of all of us in praising God. 

I have rarely enjoyed myself as much as I did this night.  I didn't just enjoy it with my normal senses though, even though the music was great, people's participation/singing was great, which made for a great worship experience.  I had joy on a spiritual plane.  Seeing two churches come together, which is a rare thing in itself, was cool.  Then seeing the joy they had in fellowship together, just gave me a sense of eternity and spiritual family like I have never had in the United States before.  The only thing I've experienced like it is worshiping in foreign church when I've been on mission trips. 

I’m thankful to God for the gift that He gave us last night.  I hope our praises and our unity in fellowship was as pleasing to God as it was to me. 

Colossians 3:14-17