Ephesians 4

What He is calling me to be…thriving for Holiness When we say as Christians we have accepted Christ’s calling on our life, what exactly are we saying? Please look in Ephesians 4. Paul writes this letter so that his readers might better understand God’s eternal purposes for the church. The purpose of reconciling people to God and to each other through the work of Jesus on the Cross.

Ephesians 4

• Living a life worthy of the calling we received.
• Being completely humble, gentle, patient, bearing with one another in love.
• Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
• There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one hope when you were called. One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

• It was he who gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

• To not be tossed to and fro by every wind of teaching.
• Speaking the Truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the head that is Christ.
• From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

• To no longer walk in darkness. To no longer give yourselves to every kind of impurity with a continual lust for more.
• Put off your old self and your former way of life.
• To be made new in the attitude of your minds and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

• Put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of ONE body.
• Doing something useful with your own hands, that you may have something to share with those in need.
• Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.

• And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
• Get rid of bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

I urge everyone to read in full Ephesians. Pray for one another and for their walk with Christ. May it be a beautiful, peaceful and joyful journey for all who have accepted His calling on our lives. Praise His name for calling us to be His Holy people. Amen!

Tammy