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A Model Church
unity in Christ alone
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“Greet all the saints in Christ
Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. All the saints send you
greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. The grace of the
Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” Philippians 4:21-23 (NIV).
Paul, while awaiting trial in Rome,
writes to the church in Philippi sending his greetings and those of the Roman
Christians.
The gospel had spread to all strata
of society, linking people who had no other bond but Christ.
The Roman Christians and the Philippian
Christians were brothers and sisters because of their unity in Christ alone.
Believers today are also linked to
others across cultural, economic, and social barriers, but our belief in Christ
makes us all one family.
A model church is one that is varied
and diverse, yet comes together as one united body in Christ.
Like the church in Philippi, our
churches are also made up of many different kinds of people who are learning to
work together.
Paul knew that with so many different
types of people together, problems would arise. He instructed the Philippians
in how to avoid conflict and disagreement.
Only as we focus on Christ and
practice His teachings of grace and love, will we learn unity, humility, joy
and peace.
And we can live together with joy and
peace as we imitate Christ and serve others before ourselves.
Prayer:
“Heavenly Father,
help me to be full of your grace, mercy and love. I want to see my own local
church become a model church that reflects who you are to outsiders. Thank you.”
In Jesus’ Mighty Name,
AMEN!
Final Thoughts:
Are there threats of division within
the church body?
Paul’s wise words in the book of
Philippians are specifically directed to a diverse church community and offer
wisdom in how to avoid these disagreements that could disrupt healthy church
life.
What is God asking of us just now as
we face difficulties within our own church?
In what specific way can we as
individuals enhance church unity and wholeness?
Who needs our prayers in our church
at this time?
May our lives be overflowing with His
grace and love in these challenging times.
Be Greatly Blessed!
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