(Psalm 133:1) How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.

Notice this verse does not say, “How good and pleasant it is when I go to a church service.” It does not say this because the definition of the church in the Bible is people, God’s people. 

When we have deep relationships with people—all of reality is relational—who are truly living surrendered lives for God, it is so good, pleasant, enjoyable, and even fun. 

We taste a little bit of what it is going to be like in heaven. 

We share life together in relational unity. 

We have a sense of oneness created by the Holy Spirit who lives within each of us. 

We care for one another. 

We protect one another. 

We pray for one another. 

It is crucial for us as Christians to develop a core of unbreakable relationships with a group of authentic people, who are living for God every day. 

These people are not Christians in name only. 

These are true biblical friends. People we can depend on, get council from, and be real with. These are friends we can cry with when things go bad, and rejoice with when things go well. 

If you are reading this, and you do not have a core group of biblical friends—just start with one. You can’t leave it up to others to come to you. You must take the initiative. 

It is important that you realize it will likely take time to develop biblical friendships, but do not be discouraged. Let me say that again, do not be discouraged. 

To have a close core group of deep Christian relationships does not come easy. It takes time and common experiences over a longer period of time. 

If you have such a group of Christian friends, then do everything you can to maintain your relational unity. 

It requires us to choose quality of friends over quantity of friends. 

Remember, Jesus just chose 12. 

Christianity is at its core relational, not informational.