+DEV+ M – Member of Christ’s Body

Date: September 23, 2009 10:15 PM
Topic: +DEV+ M – Member of Christ’s Body

M – Member of Christ’s Body

“We are members of his body” (Ephesians 5:30).“In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” (Romans 12:5)

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 10:23-25

When Christ ascended from earth to heaven, He sent His Holy Spirit to form a unique body of believers called the church. Christ is the heavenly Head of His earthly body.

As a deep-sea diver depends on those in the ship above him who control his life-support systems, so we depend on Christ. From Him flows every provision needed for victory over sin and for our ministry in the world.

As His body, we are His instruments of expression on the earth. He has no hands but our hands, no feet but ours. Our hands and feet must become His, swift to do His bidding. A local church is to be a place for worship of God, instruction in the Scriptures, fellowship with others believers, and an avenue of service for God and humankind. Believers are expressly exhorted not to forsake the assembling of themselves together. You and I need the church, and the church needs us. To regularly attend worship services is a decision we have to make and a good habit to build.

Insight: Thank the Lord for making His body of believers the place where you can be instructed and encouraged.

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