Why is Christ's union with the church important?

The lampstand in Exodus 25 symbolizes Christ and His union with the church, underscored by the branches representing believers who derive their life from Him. Just as the branches are connected to the center shaft of the lampstand, believers are one with Christ (John 15:5). This profound connection assures us of our identity and completeness in Him, emphasizing that our spiritual life is sustained through our relationship with Him. As Paul writes in Ephesians 4:4-6, there is one body and one Spirit, reinforcing the importance of this unity in the faith community.