The question has been asked, can we flourish together as one body in Christ?
Flourish together.. I think of a group of people, doing extraordinary things beyond normal means..
One body in Christ.. I think of ONE BODY, being simply, ALL. So, ALL in CHRIST.
God had us in mind BEFORE he laid down the foundation on Earth. He chose us as the focus of His love to be made whole and holy by his love.
He didn't focus on making us perfect, or all alike. We could have had the same looks, same personality, same name, same race. We are all different. We are all FREE. I think of us as a puzzle piece, and together we make the most gorgeous picture. But it takes... ALL..
He created YOU with YOU in mind. He made your laugh, he made your personality, he gifted you with talent, beauty, and something special that makes you unique.
God thought of everything, he provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he was making.
It is in CHRIST that we find out who we are and what we are living for.
Once we love like Christ, that is how we flourish, our minds open, and we see the bigger picture.
We must get humble, and get over ourselves, and our wants. Then we will see the people hurting around us as God sees them.. That's when we offer to help them without strings attached.. Even if you help them and they never attend church... You haven't wasted anything.. You planted a seed for them to carry throughout their life. That is when we come together and do extraordinary things beyond our means.
Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the Cross, we’re a free people—free of penalties and punishments chalked up by all our misdeeds. And not just barely free, either. Abundantly free! He thought of everything, provided for everything we could possibly need, letting us in on the plans he took such delight in making. He set it all out before us in Christ, a long-range plan in which everything would be brought together and summed up in him, everything in deepest heaven, everything on planet earth.
(Ephesians 1:7-10)
EVERYTHING WILL BE BROUGHT TOGETHER SUMMED UP IN HIM, EVERYTHING IN DEEPEST HEAVEN, EVERYTHING ON PLANET EARTH.
So, Yes! We WILL flourish together as one body in Christ.
It's HIS plan!
Sheila Dorris is the adoptive mother of three (now) adult children and is now enjoying being an empty nester. Sheila shares co-ownership of Mojo Merchandise, in downtown Sand Springs, with her best friend. Sheila has served and continues to serve in many areas at Church that Matters. Including: House Church, KTM, Access, Guest Services, and on the production team as a Live Stream Host. Sheila is famous for her sermon notes, taken each week as a guide for others on Facebook. This often starts conversations between those who may have questions about church or may just need to hear the sermon. She loves being silly and making people smile. If you see her, stop her and say "Hello".