Body of Christ.

Ephesians 1:15-19
15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength,

Ephesians is another one of Paul's books and is very similar to the book of Romans, where our scripture reading was from yesterday. Paul includes some grand thoughts in this book so it does take careful reading. It is a rewarding experience spiritually to read. I recommend reading the book of Ephesians in its entirety.

As a body of Christ, when one suffers everyone suffers. That's how it is meant to be as everyone is supportive of one another. The problem is that so many of us don't walk the entire length of the path with Christ. Many don't defend their treasuring life in Christ from Satan. Many are disappointing the Holy Spirit by walking the worldly way making the devil feel right at home. You see, too often we get wrapped up in life that we're not moved by the right spirit.

Our limited prayer lives, like praying just for ourselves or our church, defines who we are as a person and body of Christ as well. We have to exclaim the gospel based on our experiences given we're spirit led.

Finally, we have to acknowledge our unity with all saints no matter the race, color, or financial status they have. As a body of Christ, through love and prayer, we are to have victory over Satan!

Here's a reminder of the chorus of "If We Are The Body" by Casting Crowns.

But if we are the Body
Why aren't His arms reaching
Why aren't His hands healing
Why aren't His words teaching
And if we are the Body
Why aren't His feet going
Why is His love not showing them there is a way