Daily Manna 9 September
KEY VERSE: Ephesians 4:4 – “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling.”
TEXT: Ephesians 4:1-10
6 Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib; and when he came there, he ate no bread and drank no water, for he mourned because of the guilt of those from the captivity.
7 And they issued a proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem to all the descendants of the captivity, that they must gather at Jerusalem, 8 and that whoever would not come within three days, according to the instructions of the leaders and elders, all his property would be confiscated, and he himself would be separated from the assembly of those from the captivity.
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore He says:
“When He ascended on high,
He led captivity captive,
And gave gifts to men.”
9 (Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)
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A Christian writer observes: “The gospel doth not only represent the doctrine of Christ to be believed; but also the life of Christ to be followed; nor shall any have him for their advocate and propitiation, but such as are willing to have him for their pattern and example; to copy out and imitate his humility, patience, purity, benignity and self-resignation. None shall be benefited by his death, that are unwilling to live his life.”
Apostle Paul’s description of himself as a prisoner of Christ reveals much about his character as a man who left all for the Lord. For him, Jesus Christ had captured his soul. He exhorted the Ephesian Christians to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith they were called. He proceeded to apply his admonition to specific Christian duties. They were expected to demonstrate the grace of God invested in them through meekness, forbearance and kindness, even among themselves. Specifically, they were to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism and one God. This is the hope of the Christian calling.
As Christians, we must not forget that we are called into the highest and most glorious vocation. We can only express our appreciation of that privilege by walking worthy of it through practical demonstration of grace and piety. Our conduct must be in relation to our high calling even in conversation.
The result of the worthy walk will bring unity, peace of God in the heart and family, spiritual strength, approval of God and acceptance of men; edification of the young converts in the church, fruitful evangelism and God’s doctrine will be adorned and appreciated at all times.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Does your calling and conversation align?
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalm 107-109
Thank you for studying today’s Daily Manna Walking Worthy of Our Calling – by Pastor Enoch A.
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Daily Manna 9 September 2021
