The Daily Fountain Devotional Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Sunday, October 30, 2022
Sunday, October 30,2022 (Twentieth Sunday after Trinity)
TOPIC: LOVE: HALLMARK OF CHRISTIAN UNITY
TEXT: Ephesians 3:20-4:1-6
20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 4:1-6
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Sunday, October 30, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
In today's bible passage, Paul encourages the believers at Ephesus to walk worthy of their calling. It is possible to be engaged with more than one assignment or responsibility within the body of Christ but, it is another thing to demonstrate sincere love for one another. Unity within the fold may not be possible, and future hope for the body of Christ may not be realistic if we do not subject our personalities and ego to the Lordship of Christ, and embrace the love of God among brethren.
In Romans 12:9-11, Paul enjoins Christians to let love be shown to one another without hypocrisy but, rather honour one another, so as to discover their gifts and build a strong united family. What personal efforts are you making to ensure that genuine love stands in your fellowship among the brethren rather than the works of the flesh?
Prayer: Grant me grace, O Lord, to show love to people, so that unity can reign in your Church through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.