Scripture:
Ephesians 4:16 “from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.”
Interpretation:
· The Church is built up through the proper working of each member.
· Each person’s obedience in their gifts and calling contributes to the whole.
· This collective obedience results in the body’s spiritual maturity in love.
Application:
Faithfully use your spiritual gifts to build up others.
Action:
Identify one way you can serve your church family this week.
Takeaway:
Individual obedience builds up the body in love.
Short Prayer:
God, thank You for my gifts. Help me use them for Your body. Build us up in love and truth. Amen.
