Word@Work Eph44 - Ephesians 4:15-16
Published: Wed, 11/26/08
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JOINED UP WORKING
Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (NIV)
Dishonest scheming or double-minded instability produce confusion and lead to disaster. It happens in every sphere of life and every style of workplace. However that is strongly contrasted by God's purpose for the church. The motivation God implants is love, and the agent of productivity is truth. Unlike the spin of politics or clever sales talk, the church is designed to grow as people relate with integrity.
Christ's plan is for His people to work together, like the parts of a body; with ligaments of truth (ligaments do not stretch), and muscles powered by love, to make the body function. The purpose is that every part shall play its part in coordinated action controlled by the Head, that is Christ. Growing happens with movement in the young body, and as we serve together, others will want to find our Jesus.
Fellowship with integrity is seen in a shared desire to serve the Lord Jesus. It all starts with true words - the actions follow. Firstly we share what is true in the context of a deep love that seeks to build our companions. Then movement and growth start which snowballs into a far greater and more glorifying result than we might imagine, with our limited individual resources. If all the believers in the same office, factory, school, supermarket or hospital could meet and serve like that ... the impact could be extraordinary. But for those who only know one or two other Christians, don't forget that you already have a quorum! Matt 18:19-20 says that the Lord is present and ready with His truth and power even when a duo or trio meet to pray,
Prayer: Dear Lord. Thank You for Your powerful love which binds true believers and Your powerful truth which helps them to grow and move together. Help me to know how best to link with other Christians at work so that we may grow and move together to serve Your purpose. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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Dishonest scheming or double-minded instability produce confusion and lead to disaster. It happens in every sphere of life and every style of workplace. However that is strongly contrasted by God's purpose for the church. The motivation God implants is love, and the agent of productivity is truth. Unlike the spin of politics or clever sales talk, the church is designed to grow as people relate with integrity.
Christ's plan is for His people to work together, like the parts of a body; with ligaments of truth (ligaments do not stretch), and muscles powered by love, to make the body function. The purpose is that every part shall play its part in coordinated action controlled by the Head, that is Christ. Growing happens with movement in the young body, and as we serve together, others will want to find our Jesus.
Fellowship with integrity is seen in a shared desire to serve the Lord Jesus. It all starts with true words - the actions follow. Firstly we share what is true in the context of a deep love that seeks to build our companions. Then movement and growth start which snowballs into a far greater and more glorifying result than we might imagine, with our limited individual resources. If all the believers in the same office, factory, school, supermarket or hospital could meet and serve like that ... the impact could be extraordinary. But for those who only know one or two other Christians, don't forget that you already have a quorum! Matt 18:19-20 says that the Lord is present and ready with His truth and power even when a duo or trio meet to pray,
Prayer: Dear Lord. Thank You for Your powerful love which binds true believers and Your powerful truth which helps them to grow and move together. Help me to know how best to link with other Christians at work so that we may grow and move together to serve Your purpose. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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