As Christians we have become part of something that is bigger than ourselves. God is over, within, and working through each of us.
There is no big ‘I’ and little ‘You.’ We are members individually, of one body. We are not in competition; we both need and complement one another. We are fit together by the grace of God as we receive the invitation to enjoy and share in God’s redemptive work.
We are members individually of one body in Christ. We cannot and must not attempt to go alone, because to do so is to rob ourselves of the fullness and richness of the grace that sustains us.
Yes we are unique, but our distinctness is never a cause for division but rather a unique opportunity for us to encounter the creative grace that weaves us together into a durable and lush fabric that not only honors God but also allows us to experience the beauty of our humanity.
We are a masterpiece. We are a poem. We are God’s workmanship. But we will never realize this beauty so long as we continue to create enclaves and establish borders based on our own inclinations and preferences while ignoring God’s purposes. Our isolation will leave us incomplete.
But we are all recipients of grace according to the magnitude of Christ’s gift! If I cannot see this in others, it is impossible that I receive it for myself.
Remember, we are God’s idea, and not our own! There is…
6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
Good Morning, I love you all!
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just adam
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