ECWA

THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 12:12-31
TOPIC: ONE BODY, MANY PARTS

A believer is required to come to Jesus by faith for his or her salvation. But the moment that relationship is established in and with Jesus Christ, the same believer ceases to be an independent soul that goes on living alone for himself or herself.

Every believer is a part of the whole with Jesus Christ as the sole head just as the human body comprises different parts performing different functions for the good of the rest of the body.

The believers' diversity can be found in our various gifts from the Holy Spirit and the different roles we play in our ministries and offices. It means that no human being is created by accident or without a plan and purpose.

So, every believer must discover what their gifts are and put them to use for the common good of the members of the body of Christ.

QUESTION:
To what extent has your spiritual gift benefitted others?

PRAYER:
O Lord, I pray that You give me the power of discernment to identify my spiritual gift and use it to glorify You, in Jesus name. Amen.

Food for the Day - 2024

SUNDAY, 19 MAY 2024
TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 10:14-11:1
TOPIC: FREEDOM NOT TO SERVE DEMONS

Paul continued to build on the foundation he had laid regarding the need for the Corinthian church to learn from the history of the Jews.

These believers were deeply involved in syncretism. They thought that it was okay to indulge in idol worship and still be good members of the church.

Paul reminded them that he was speaking to sensible people who understood that the Holy Communion table has spiritual benefits for the believer.

God has given every believer freedom from the bo***ge of idolatry into the eternal life that Jesus offers. However, that freedom should not be abused.

As believers, we are saved to serve only God and should demonstrate this by being gracious toward other believers and not become a stumbling block to them.

QUESTION:
Do you know that salvation through Jesus is true freedom from demonic control and a full life with brethren in Christ?

PRAYER:
Thank You, dear Lord for I have been freed and can serve You and show the same love to the brethren, in Jesus name. Amen.

Food for the Day - 2024