In the first sixteen verses of Ephesians 4, Paul speaks of being worthy of the calling and that we should grow up in Christ. He especially emphasizes unity. It seems that God has put a priority on being united, on the oneness that comes from a healthy spirituality.
In Colossians 2:19 we see see that unhealthy growth comes from one who has lost connection with the Head (Jesus). The whole body grows from the head, supported and held together by ligaments and sinews, growing as God causes it to grow. Without that connection to the head, the body dies.
Despite tremendous advances, scientists still don't know all there is to know about the human body. God has create our bodies in great detail. Then He tells us, as Christians, to be united as the body is united.
Just as the muscles, sinews, and ligaments are all intertwined, so we are intertwined with each other and with God. Your relationship to other Christians is vital to your spiritual growth. You yourself are a vital part of the body.
God will use you to touch someone. Who will that someone be? Will you be ready and willing when the time comes? Stay connected to Jesus, the Head, and keep your relationship with others strong and vibrant.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Praise Reports
"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name." (Hebrews 13:15)
Merlyn & Sharon Macklin
Merlyn is a retired chief of police from Holyoke, Colorado. He and Sharon now live in Maranatha Village in Springfield.
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