Focus On What Brings Us Together
There
is no doubt that we live in a world today that is bent on dividing us. We are
divided by politics, wealth, race, denomination, sexuality and more. Everyone
wants their viewpoint to be the “right” viewpoint and anyone who differs with
their “perceived truth” must tolerate it.
Somehow
in this divided and volatile culture we as believers are not only commanded to
take the gospel message to this world, (Matthew 26:16-20), we are expected to
live it. Paul knew what it was like to take the gospel message of Jesus Christ
to a divided culture. Note Paul’s approach in Ephesians 1:3
“All
praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with
every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with
Christ.”
These
“spiritual blessings” are given to all those who have claimed Jesus Christ as
their Savior and Lord. They are meant to be used to bring believers together
and witness to those who want to connect with God and others.
The
next time you are talking with co-workers around the water cooler or posting on
your social media outlets, please remember as a believer we have been gifted to
build the body of Christ and unify believers. Connect your life to God and
others!
Pastor
James