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In Christ, there is only one side!

A major problem in the Body of Christ happens to be divisions. We are divided  denominationally, philosophically, politically and even in terms of what we believe the Bible says about current issues. We identify with this church, with that movement, with this preacher, with this view, etc. This is not new. In Paul’s day, he criticized the Corinthian church. Note what he said in 1 Corinthians 3:3-4: “for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and another, “I am of Apollos,” are you not carnal?” Many in the church had degenerated to the place where it was more important to stand with “this side” or “that side.” In Christ, there is only one side, and that is that we are one body, and that we are called to love one another and work together as His Body. Hate has no place in Christ’s body. That would be similar to cancer in a human body. Paul went on to say in verse 9: “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.” Brethren, we are called to walk in love. This is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Reject sectarianism. Embrace the unity of the Spirit. Love the Brethren like Christ loves us. So many issues and problems would vanish if we love like that. Selah!

John 13:35 “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another”

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In Christ, He has made us truly alive!

King David meditated on God’s word continually. He knew that God’s word contained life, wisdom, protection, instruction and direction to those who embrace His precepts. Psalm 119:93 (KJV) says: “I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me”. The (NKJV) says: “for by them You have given me life”. That word quickened is the Hebrew word Chayah (Strongs Hebrew: 2420), which means: “to revive, to make alive, to give life, to preserve, to restore back to life”.  Did you know that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Word of God? Yes, He is the Living Word of God. We also have the written word of God which speaks of Him! John 1: 1, 14:  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth”. Ephesians 2:1 says: “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins”. If you are reading this, take a moment to thank God for the fact that you are alive in Christ. Be grateful. In Christ, you also have eternal life. I know that we are in the midst of many people who are constantly complaining about the dumbest things. But don’t get caught up in that mess.  Instead, take time to realize just how blessed we really are. By God’s grace, we have been given life and life eternal. Be like King David of old, and thank Him every day for the gift of life. Remember, He loved us even when we were dead in sins and trespasses. He is worthy of gratitude and praise!