We are still reading Ephesians in our couple's small group and I was reading ahead for our next meeting from Chapter 4. It talks about the unity in the body of Christ, each one of us receiving gifts that are to be used to benefit the whole body and vs 13 says "until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." That is something to look forward to! God wants us to mature in our faith but not on our own and out on our own, he wants us to grow in our faith together, helping one another along. Having brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage us and help us along in our walk is a gift of God's grace to us. I definitely experience that every time I share with a friend about struggles and challenges I face and know that they are praying for me. I pray also for our children that they grow up having Christian brothers and sisters in Christ that encourage them along as they grow in their faith. My husband and I experienced that sense of community while in college where we had others in the faith to hold us accountable and walk with us through the challenges we faced and I am grateful that God has provided that same sense of community in our church here.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Eph 1:3.
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