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YE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST (II)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Ephesians 5:21-33
Ephesians 5:25
“Christ also loved the church,
and gave himself for it.”
YE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST (II)
There are great blessings to be members of Christ’s body. We receive His guidance, provision and protection.
(a) Christ’s Guidance: The Head controls and directs the body according to His mind and will. It is a great blessing to enjoy the guidance and direction from our Divine Head, our Lord and our Good Shepherd (John 10:3-4). Our Lord still guides us today by the Holy Spirit and His Word the Bible (Rom 8:14, Ps 119:105). Many professing Christians do not hold fast to the Head (Col 2:19) but just do what they like. Surely they miss the blessed guidance of the Head. When we hear our Shepherd’s voice (God’s Word) and walk after Him step by step, we shall never go astray, as He always goes before us and His way is always good and perfect. Let us follow Him alone.
(b) Christ’s Provision and Loving Care: It is a great blessing to be loved, nourished and cherished by our Lord. Truly, He comes so that we may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). As members of Christ’s body and His sheep, we can sing Psalm 23. Shall we not trust in our Lord and His loving care more and more?
(c) Christ’s Protection: It is a great comfort to know that once we are saved and born again, we shall never perish, but are kept safe in our Lord’s mighty hand (John 10:28-29). Truly, as members of Christ’s body, everything that happens to us affects our Lord Himself. Let us trust in our Lord and His protection.
THOUGHT: The Church enjoys Christ’s guidance, loving care and protection.
PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee for Thy guidance, loving care and protection.