As we, the local church, are experiencing the challenges of isolation from one another, and from our formal gatherings, it is worth taking a closer look at the letters of Paul to the churches. The longing of Paul to be reunited with his brothers and sisters in Christ is a common theme throughout his epistles. Whether he is separated from the body of Christ by distance, or by chains, his desire for both continued and renewed fellowship continues to be displayed and our desires likewise should reflect these same longings.