Did you notice that it was the Lord himself who fellowshipped with Paul during this time? We too can count on God to be near us - even when all human fellowship dwindles away:
God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son ... is faithful." 1 Corinthians. 1:9
Paul's lonely times became cherished opportunities for him to experience intimate fellowship with Christ. He said,
"I want to know Christ...
and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, Philippians. 3:10,11
A word of caution: It is very easy for us to be too reliant on others. Without realizing it, these dependencies take precedence over our fellowship with God. As a result our relationship with him remains weak, and our spiritual maturity is hindered. That is why God sometimes draws us into lonely places where he can fellowship with us, and build our faith.
On this side of eternity, none of us will experience the ideal fellowship, no matter how hard we try to make it happen. We must wait patiently for the great day when God will bring all believers together in heaven. In heaven our fellowship with God and one another will be perfect and glorious. No predators will be there!
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