Ephesians 4:4-6
The scripture for today is Ephesians 4:4-6
Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
The popular notion that there are multiple ways and paths by which we can have a relationship with God is not supported by scripture. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 Irrespective of the positions taken by individuals or religions, according to scripture, Jesus Christ is the only way to God and the people of God comprise one body, the body of Christ. “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.” 1Corinthians 12:12 “Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” 1Corinthians 12:27
Those who comprise the body of Christ have one Lord, they have been baptized into one Spirit, they have the same faith, and they have the same Father. They share the same convictions of loving God and living a life that is motivated by His love. They “keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus.” Revelation 14:12 The Father who is “above all, and through all and in you all” is their source of life and they endeavor to always do the things that please Him. They are not concerned with what others think about them; their singular objective is to follow the Head of the body, Jesus Christ.
There was only one ark in the days of Noah; it was the only place of safety in the world. There is only one Body of Christ in these end times; it also is the only place of safety in the world. God has given us this time of probation to walk away from the world and get into the ark of safety, Jesus Christ.
God bless you as you continue in His service.
Tim