LETTERS TO THE CHURCHES - Ephesians
GROW UP INTO HIM
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Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching... Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ Ephesians 4:14-15 NIV
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In this passage, Paul is reminding the Ephesian Christians of the primary purpose of the local church. Each member of the body of Christ has been given spiritual gifts or talents to be used for a specific reason – the edifying and building up of believers.
This was and is an ongoing process where we grow in our faith and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (4:13b) and it is not something we do by ourselves, but in fellowship with other believers. Each person has something unique to contribute to the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (4:1
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Lord, I pray that you will show each one of us what part we are to play in your plan for our church. Help me to use the talents you have given me for the purpose of building other believers up in their faith. I pray also for the unity of our local church so that we can work together to give forth the gospel and disciple new believers onto maturity.
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3 NIV
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting Adaline. I guess I have to say that the Lord chose this passage because my blogs are the result of reading through the Bible and recording in my journal the Scriptures and applications that are meaningful to me at the time. I post them on my blog in order, hoping it will encourage others to find the riches I have found in God's Word.
Actually by the time I post them, circumstances in my life may be different and I am blessed all over again by the living Word of God.
It is a wonderful feeling to be back in church again. We are in transition this summer and praying for God to show us where He wants us to serve Him. I struggle not to be impatient as we visit churches in our area. God knows just where He wants us, so this devotion was an encouragement to me as well.