The Blood Of Christ

Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Ephesians 2:11-18

There is a joy in meeting someone else who follows Jesus Christ. In some places this is not unusual. But in those lands where there are few believers, the joy of meeting someone else who loves Jesus must be wonderful. It’s thrilling to share together the amazing reality of the freedom from sin we have through Christ!

For all who know Christ, there is a shared bond, a oneness in Christ, a joy of fellowship that can brighten even the darkest day. Praise God that He brings a bond of unity to all who know Him as Savior.

Christian fellowship builds us up and binds us together.

Our Daily Bread – August 3, 2014