“Which Is his Body”

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. - Ephesians 1:22-23

    The church of the living God, the mystical body of Christ, is a glorious church not having any spot of sin or blemish, as a result of the propitiatory work of our Redeemer. We are one in and with Christ of whom it is written; In him is no sin. Living with the knowledge of our perfection in Christ in this fleshly body condemned to death because of sin, is a humbling experience of God’s revealed grace. The effects of seeing our union with Christ in regeneration are abundant in blessings and benefits, which redound to his glory. We are comforted and assured in him who is sovereign over all things to our eternal good, And hath put all things under his feet. He who is our Wisdom is our head that knows and sees all things, and therefore governs all things providentially for our good—and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.

    Then there is the sweet fellowship we have with him together. We are united in one body, mind, and accord. Our union with Christ brings us together as one body at his feet to worship him and hear his Words, which are life unto us. Our union with him is a union begotten of love. That union abides in love for him and one another, and causes us to seek the good of our brethren, forgiving, forbearing, and patiently bearing with the faults and failures of others for Christ‘s sake—And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you (Eph 4:32).

    It is a misnomer to bear the name of Christian and be filled with malice, jealousy, envy, hatred and strife. If we truly know Him, we are those of whom it is written, Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular (1 Cor 12:27). We, as believers, should have one objective, one goal, one desire, Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God (1 Cor 10:31).