Body Parts

 Ever wonder where you are in the Body of Christ?

In Ephesians, Paul gives us a lesson into where we are, what we do, and our ability to do it.

"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into him who is the head Christ from whom the whole body joined and knit together by what the every joint supplies according to the effective working by which every part does its share causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love" Ephesians 4; 15, 16.

In verse 16, we hear that we are the joints of the body. We are the moving parts. We are the movable pieces in Christ’s body. We are not the bones in between but the springs and pulleys that maneuver to get the work done. We are not even the muscles; God is the muscle that gives us our power.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4; 13

Get understanding

Get understanding

  “And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures” Luke  24:45.

  If Jesus is your teacher, how could you not understand? I believe no Scripture is beyond our understanding if we want to know it. A student is supposed to be able to ask the teacher questions. If Jesus is your teacher, ask Him questions. We know His disciples asked many questions. I can’t think of any instances where Jesus didn’t answer, even if His responses weren’t what they wanted to hear. God gave us the written Bible to get to know Him better. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in your getting, get understanding” (Proverbs 4: 7). . We can and are in God’s classroom everyday.

  If the lessons are difficult to learn, I believe we can ask God why. When things are hard to see reason in, I believe we can go to God with questions. Just as the disciples, we might not expect the answers He gives. When in difficult circumstances we might cry out for help out of the trouble but God may be teaching us a lesson through the difficulty. Instead of relieving the stress, He may help us endure through it. We should accept that answer as well as the rescues. 

I discovered this while searching for answers as my home church went through 18 months of pressure. God didn't answer my questions so much as showed me that I needed to walk in faith and not by sight. 

Faith is truly a foundation.

Mind-Blowing Truth

Back in May, I gave a talk at the Grace Bible Church Ladies Tea. I spoke to over 30 women about the Bible and its importance. My topic was taken from Ecclesiastes 12: 11-14.

One of the items I brought up was the making of many books and the multitude of knowledge available. In contrast, God has ONE book--His Bible.

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," 2 Timothy 3:16.

The irony today is I am an author of yet another book to add to the many books written to hopefully provide a speck of knowledge and encouragement to some.

One of the things I make clear in my book, is when we read the Bible, we are close communication with the God of the universe. Wow! How can this be?

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not die but have eternal life" John 3:16

Mind-blowing truth--yet God says a little child can understand. Wow!