"Unity of the Spirit"; I have to say I've heard about the body of Christ, and everyone being a part but never really thought about it so much as today. In Chapel this morning Kenton spoke on it from 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and Ephesians 4 and it kinda stayed with me all day and I figured I'd share some of my thoughts on it.
First, I thought it was a great topic to discuss at the beginning of the school year especially since we are all so close in proximity to each other, doing everything together and so forth. It is SO important to treat each other "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love" (Eph 4:2). We are truly "one body and one Spirit..." (4:4) and believe in "one Lord, one faith...one God and Father of all..." (4:5-6). I mean, Christ died for ALL of us - we are all equally important to Him so shouldn't we be important to each other? If Christ loved us, as SINNERS, why can't we love each other, show respect to each other, forgive each other, now that we are all in this journey together, already forgiven by Christ!?!?!
It is so cool to be part of this body of Christians, all different but striving for the same goal; all here for the same reason and despite all our differences (whether we say eh or y'all, are from the North or South, come from private or public schools etc) we are all children of God - a FAMILY! I have been amazed and blessed already at the cool conversations we have had, some different points of view but all of us willing to listen and accept one another.
Today we started our cleaning assignments after lunch and it again just struck me how we were all working together in such a simple way but I just felt so connected. We were all serving, giving of ourselves, for the good of everyone around us. Being a body, a family, includes the little things too and I found joy in washing windows, organizing and vacuuming with my sisters and brothers.
Finally the passage in Corinthians speaks to the fact that we are walking in flesh but battle with weapons "divinely powered" (2 Cor. 10:4). It just reminded me that in our attempts to create unity, Satan will try to stop us; he will try to tear us apart so that we cannot function but with God's help "we are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God and we are taking every though captive to the obedience of Christ" (10:5). This is so important because disunity can start with just one thought, one word and I pray that God keeps us together and develops lasting relationships with each other that we can serve him wholly this year.
So ya, I don't mean to preach but just to share some cool things I've been thinking about. If you all could pray with me on this, I'd appreciate it.
Loving you all!!!
Thanks for sharing this Analea, i'm really encouraged and reminded about why the 'church' is so important. Glad your able to find joy in your chores!! lol
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I was thrilled as your words brought me back to my early childhood teachings--so good to be reminded Analea!!! I so see you get the whole concept--I think your Mom and your sisters working together nearly every Sat. came back to you as you were working with other girls--Right??Lov forever Gram G
ReplyDeleteWow, sweetie that is so great. I needed to be reminded again that my brothers and sisters in Christ and I are walking this path together and we need each other. I had a visit with Dee today and it was good to share our lives with each other. Her son is leaving for Capernwray Germany soon. Love you and keep writing:)
ReplyDeleteHey Analea, I am so blessed to hear your heart. What you are learning is so precious. You know, Pastor Don talks about a life that involves many more questions as you continue on your Journey following the Lord. The more you learn, the more you will want to know. Faith comes by hearing.
ReplyDeleteBless you. And I love you so much.