This portion of the letter to the Ephesians stands as a challenge to any one of us who has tried to divide the church into who is "in" and who is "out". Who "belongs" and who doesn't. Who is the "real Christian" and who isn't.
Because in chapter 2 of this powerful letter, the author writes that you are no longer known by your nationality or who you once were. You know are a son or daughter of Christ, our King. Which means, if someone believes, then they are your brother or sister in the family of God. Because that is who Christ says that they are.
I wish I could say that there is no sin present in the body of Christ, but we all know that this isn't true on this side of eternity. And one of the ways that we sin as the Church today is by creating division. Estranging people because of our human understanding instead of seeking the unity of Christ. A unity that brings peace where there was once no peace.
The truth is we cling to our walls far too much. Both to the walls of our buildings and the walls in our hearts, when Christ is inviting us to be a reconciled community.
How is Christ calling you to be reconciled in the body of Christ today?
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