Our Small Groups start this week @ SouthView. I just preached a message on Sunday entitled “I Hate Small Groups”. I mean, let’s face it, most people don’t get all warm and fuzzy when they think about meeting a bunch of people and talking about their life and issues! Who does? Plus, we all have so much going on in our busy life that really who has the time?

Well the reality is, we NEED it. We need to be in fellowship with one another. We need the encouragement of others going through the same stuff we are going through. We need to feel the sense of “community” when you come together with other men (or women) who are trying to live the best life they can. None of us are perfect and none of us can do this life alone. Our faith in God is a PERSONAL one but our daily walk should not be a PRIVATE one. We need other people to help us walk this life out.

Jesus modeled this out with the 12 disciples. When he sent them out (in twos) they ended up spreading the Word of God all over. Fast forward today and see the impact of 1 person over this world. Because he spent time with those men, in a small group like setting, they grew in their faith and went out and helped change the world! Amazing…

Look, I know everyone struggles with getting connected in a small group setting. I know it might not feel fun at the moment, but I guarantee that you will walk away knowing that God has created fellowship like this, for a very important reason…..because we were designed for it. You need me and I need you.

Find a group of men (or women) that you can connect and share the bible with on a regular basis. Some of you might find it at work on a lunch break, some might find it at church in a small group setting, some may find it in a local community house setting….whatever it is, get involved. It may feel tough to do at first, but it will reap huge life rewards in the long run.

Get connected!

M