In Jesus the whole building, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. (Ephesians 2:21)
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An elderly man visited an art gallery and was deeply moved by a painting that portrayed Christ on the cross. It was so realistic in depicting the suffering of the Savior that his heart was filled with gratitude for the great price the Lord Jesus paid for his redemption. With tears trickling down his cheeks, he exclaimed, "Bless Him! I love Him! I Love Him!"
Other visitors standing nearby wondered what the man was talking about. One person, however, walked over and looked at the painting. Soon he too felt deep emotion welling up in his heart. Turning to the old man, he gave him a firm handshake and said, "So do I! I love Him too!" The scene was repeated as a third man and then a fourth walked over, gazed at the painting, and exclaimed, "I love Him too!" Those men were from different churches, yet they felt a common bond because of their faith in Christ.
As born-again believers, we need an awareness of our spiritual unity with other Christians. We need to focus on the fundamentals on which we agree - such as our love for the Savior who died for us - rather than to bicker about lesser issues.
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"Blest be the tie that binds,
Our hearts in Christian love!
The fellowship of kindred minds,
Is like to that above."
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THOSE WHO ARE DRAWN
TOWARD CHRIST ARE DRAWN
TOWARD EACH OTHER
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