Monday Oct 23, 2023

”The Mystery of the Body of Christ: Walking in the Fullness of God”

Friday Service @ The Remnant • The Mystery of the Body of Christ: Walking in the Fullness of God

Today, we gather to delve into the profound mystery that the Apostle Paul unveiled in his letters concerning the Body of Christ, especially as it pertains to the last days. Let's begin by turning to Ephesians 3:4-6 (NKJV):

"When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel."

Here, Paul speaks of a mystery revealed to him by the Holy Spirit—the mystery of the unity of believers from all nations into one Body of Christ. This unity is the very heart of our faith. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (NKJV), Paul further emphasizes this truth:

"For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit."

We are that body, dear friends, and Christ is the head. In Colossians 1:18 (NKJV), we read, "And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence."

Now, how do we walk in the fullness of God? The answer lies in the blood shed on the cross of Calvary. In Colossians 1:19-20 (NKJV), Paul continues:

"For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross."

Through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, we find reconciliation and forgiveness. His blood washes away our sins, making us worthy to be members of His Body. Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) reminds us: "In Him, we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace."

Walking in the fullness of God means embracing our role in the Body of Christ, allowing His love and forgiveness to flow through us to the world. Let us remember Romans 12:4-5 (NKJV): "For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another."

In conclusion, my dear brothers and sisters, let us embrace the mystery of the Body of Christ, acknowledging Jesus as our head. Through His shed blood on the cross, we receive forgiveness and are empowered to walk in the fullness of God's grace and love. May this truth guide our lives and be a shining light to a world in need.