“You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men.” 2 Cor 3:2
I was reminded the other day of how vital it is to fellowship with other Christians within the body of Christ, daily if possible. As Paul encouraged the saints at Corinth to remain the living embodiment of Jesus Christ, read of all men, living epistles. So are we invited to do likewise.
As a Christian, people take note of you, whether you realize it or not. How you speak to them and in what manner you conduct your affairs, regardless of how easy or demanding at times that may be. Paul reminds the Corinthians that it is the heart of love and the spirit of God that they reveal. Living Epistles. Not by the law or rules and regulations, but by the spirit of God working to do his good pleasure. The spirit gives life. When we hear the Word of God “fitly” spoken, it touches our very souls. It stirs up the spirit within and encourages us, and we, in turn, support one another. Likewise, when we speak the Word of God to another, it can touch that person’s life forever without us even being aware of the outcome. God’s Word is alive; it accomplishes what he purposes. When we are together, one with another, the spirit reminds us of God’s high calling in Christ Jesus. Our spirits are linked with his. After all, we are joint heirs. God has assembled his people, the body of Christ, to honor him and to love one another as living epistles, known and read by all men.
When we hear the Word of God “fitly” spoken, it reaches into our very souls. It stirs up the spirit within and encourages us, and we, in turn, build up one another. Likewise, speaking the Word of God to a person, not a member of the body of Christ can touch that person’s life forever without them, or us, being aware of the outcome. God’s Word is alive; it accomplishes what he purposes. Our spirits are linked with his allowing us intercession with our creator. Joint heirs, God has assembled his people, the body of Christ, to honor Him and to love one another as living epistles, known and read of all men.
Gratitude to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Anthony Barbera (10-16-14)
People know Christ by how they know you!
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. (2 Cor 3:6)
