His Lordship, Oneness, and Love in His Family

God’s ultimate desire has never been for a group of isolated believers walking separate paths—it has always been for a family. A people joined together by His Spirit, not by their own efforts or personal preferences. As Ron shares, we simply don’t have the capacity to create that kind of unity by ourselves. Yet we do have the capacity to show up—to open our hearts, to listen, and to speak words of life to one another. The Holy Spirit is the one who melts and welds us together into one living expression of God’s family on earth. This kind of oneness doesn’t come easily; it requires a willingness to die to our own independence and to embrace one another in the Spirit, even when personalities or past hurts might make it difficult.

Monnie reminds us that this oneness is rooted in the same love that the Father and the Son share. “Father, that they may be one as We are one,” Christ prayed. That divine oneness is not merely unity of purpose—it is love itself. To love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind is inseparable from loving one another deeply. In the family of God, love is not an option; it is the very atmosphere in which true relationship and spiritual maturity grow. When we open our hearts to love as He loves, we begin to experience the fullness of that divine oneness He prayed for.

Rick builds on this truth, pointing out that our unity can only be found in Christ Jesus. Outside of Him, oneness is impossible. As we walk in the light—His light—we naturally have fellowship with one another. Division fades when our focus is centered on Him. The Apostle Paul exhorted believers in 1 Corinthians 1:10 to be “of the same mind and the same judgment,” calling them to maturity and harmony in Christ. When our eyes are fixed on the Lord, we find the grace to love, to forgive, and to walk together as one body.

Dale reminds us that everything flows from His Lordship. True agreement comes when Christ is truly Lord over our lives. When the cross has done its work—when the old nature has died and the new creation has risen—then unity is the natural result. The family of God is found among those who submit to His Lordship and walk in His grace. As Sherry beautifully concludes, “I’m in your heart, you’re in mine.” That’s the love and oneness of His family—Christ in us, the hope of glory.

Reflection Questions

1. What does it mean to you personally that God is seeking a family, not just individuals?

2. How can you open your heart more fully to your brothers and sisters in Christ, even when it’s uncomfortable?

3. In what ways does your relationship with the Lord influence your ability to walk in unity with others?

4. How can you let the Lordship of Christ bring transformation in areas where division or self-will remain?

5. What does “Christ in His many-membered body” look like in your life and community today?

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Elizabeth Barrett Browning once wrote, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” It’s a beautiful question, but when we consider God’s love, the ways are beyond number. His love is boundless, everlasting, and unlike our human affection—it is pure, undefiled, and without condition. While our love often falls short, tied to emotions or circumstances, the Father’s love flows freely through Christ, the Head of the Church, into every member of His body. As believers, we are called not only to receive this love but also to release it—back to Him in worship and outward to others in need. By His grace, we are empowered to share His love in ways both great and small, letting it touch those inside the body of Christ and those who have yet to experience it.

The beauty of God’s love is that it can be expressed in simple, everyday actions. A kind word, a helping hand, or a prayer for someone in need can be a channel for His Spirit to minister. Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 3:19 that the love of Christ surpasses knowledge and fills us with all the fullness of God. Growing in this love requires practice—it is something we exercise by giving it away. Each time we choose to love without expectation, we align ourselves with Christ, the Son of God’s love, and become living vessels of His grace. The more we practice His love, the more naturally it flows, revealing Christ to the world around us.

Reflection Questions

In what ways have you recently experienced God’s love flowing through someone else?

How can you allow God’s love to flow more freely through you to others this week?

What “small” acts of love could you begin practicing daily that would reflect Christ’s heart?

How does remembering God’s unconditional love change the way you approach relationships?

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The Father’s Love Expressed Through Christ in Us

There are moments in worship when we catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us. Years ago, I asked myself if I was truly experiencing all of His love, or only a portion. The Spirit revealed something profound—that if the Father were to pour out the fullness of His love directly upon me in this mortal body, the weight of it would be more than I could bear. Instead, His love is imparted through Jesus Christ, making it possible for us to receive and live in His love even now. One day, when this mortal body is clothed in immortality, we will stand before our Father without fear or limitation and say, “Lay it on me, Dad!”—embracing the boundless love of God for all eternity.

Scripture reminds us that “His lovingkindness is everlasting” (Psalm 136). This everlasting love was first revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ, the One who makes it possible for us to know the Father. Through Christ, we are adopted into the Family of God and empowered to share the Father’s love with one another. The Kingdom of God is being built in and through His people, and His love flows from the Father, through Christ, and into us. As Jesus declared in John 10:27–29, those who follow Him are secure in His hands and in the hands of the Father. What peace and confidence this brings, knowing that nothing can separate us from His love!

Reflection Questions:

1. When you think about God’s love, do you tend to see it as distant and overwhelming, or personal and near through Christ in you?

2. How does understanding that God’s love is revealed through Jesus change the way you receive His love today?

3. In what ways can you share the Father’s love with others in the Family of God this week?

4. What does it mean to you that no one can “snatch you out of the Father’s hand”?

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Out of Devastation and Into His Presence

Tragedy and devastation are experiences none of us can fully prepare for. When my wife and I, as newlyweds, faced the heartbreaking reality of losing our firstborn son just days after his birth, everything in life came to a halt. She never had the chance to hold him after carrying him for nine months. I was able to see him once during his brief time here—his little hands and feet were mine in miniature. The grief was overwhelming, especially for my wife, who carried a deep motherly bond without ever having the chance to embrace him. The pain of that loss left us broken, but also searching for the nearness of God in the midst of devastation.

Just two weeks later, the Lord gave a scripture through a sister in our fellowship that spoke of the firstborn and His priesthood. Though I didn’t fully understand the revelation at the time, I knew God was drawing me closer to Himself. Romans 8:28 reminded us that God works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Fifteen months later, God blessed us with a healthy baby girl, full of life, with so much hair the nurses tied a ribbon on her head! Through this, I learned that even in tragedy, God’s presence becomes a refuge and His promises remain true. Psalm 34:19 declares, “Many are the pains and suffering of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Truly, He is faithful.

Reflection Questions:

1. When faced with tragedy, how do you typically respond—by withdrawing, or by pressing into God’s presence?

2. How has God used a painful experience in your life to reveal His purpose or draw you closer to Him?

3. What scriptures bring you strength and comfort during seasons of loss or suffering?

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REVELATION OF THE TRIUNE NATURE OF GOD

The human body reflects a divine design, consisting of three interconnected parts: the body, which houses the physical and inner life; the soul, made up of the mind, will, and senses; and the spirit, which is created in the image of God, who is Spirit.

What does it mean that our spirit is created in God’s image?

How do the body, soul, and spirit interact in daily life?

This mirrors the triune nature of God—the Father (the Word), the Son (the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit (who empowers and reminds us of Christ’s Word).

In what ways does the Trinity reflect unity and relationship?

How does this understanding shape our view of God?

Through Jesus Christ, humanity gains access to the Father. As the firstborn Son, Jesus received the fullness of God and imparts that fullness to all who follow Him as sons of God through faith, as revealed in Romans 8:14 and Galatians 3:26.

What does it mean to be a “son of God” led by the Spirit?

How can we live daily in the fullness that Christ imparts?

The baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13–18) provides a vivid picture of the Trinity in action: the Father’s voice from heaven, the Spirit descending like a dove, and the Son submitting in obedience. This unity demonstrates how believers, when led by the Spirit, can experience life and the indwelling presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

How does Christ’s baptism model the interaction of Father, Son, and Spirit?

What practical steps help us set our minds on the Spirit to receive life?

Call to Action

This week, take time to reflect on how the triune nature of God is mirrored in your own being—body, soul, and spirit. Ask yourself: Am I allowing the Spirit to lead me into life and fullness? Pray daily for a deeper awareness of the Father’s love, the Son’s example, and the Spirit’s guidance. By setting your mind on the Spirit, you open yourself to God’s transforming presence.

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WE ARE THE SCRIPTURES

Today, research in the recent history of believers experiences, shows that more people are drawn to the faith by the witness of actual events, rather than by doctrines and quoting of Scriptures! The 1st Century Ekklesia (the ones called out, the many-membered body of Christ), referred to as church did not have a New Testament, they were the New Testament and as such, they turned the local world upside down after the baptism of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost! The Spirit brought to their remembrance every word that Christ ever spoke to them!

As the disciples spoke His words to one another, ate and digested them, they became the Scriptures. The disciples then spoke these words that are spirit and life to all who would give an ear to hear.

2 Corinthians 3: 2,3 Paul says to the people of Corinth, "You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all people, revealing yourselves, that you are a letter of Christ, delivered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of God, not on tablets of stone, but on tablets of human hearts." Living Epistles are here today to speak a Word that reveals Christ to hungry hearts.

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