Ephesians 4:16
16 From [ek] whom [hos] the whole [pas] body [soma] fitly joined together [sunarmologeo] and [kai] compacted [sumbibazo] by [dia] that which every [pas] joint [haphe] supplieth, [epichoregia] according [kata] to the
effectual working [energeia] in [en] the measure [metron] of
every [hekastos] part [heis], [meros] maketh [poieo] increase [auxesis] of the
body [soma] unto [eis] the edifying [oikodome] of
itself [heautou] in [en] love. [agape] KJV-Interlinear
16 from
whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by that which every joint
supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the
growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. NASB
On the surface this seems
to be a difficult verse to understand, but in reality this is a very simple
verse to understand.
In summary, all of the
parts contribute to the whole and all of the many parts are just as important
as any other part of the body or family of God.
There is no insignificant
believer. There is no more significant
believer. All are in Christ and all
depend entirely on Christ. Jesus Christ
selects those whom He chooses for His purposes, and He has many purposes and a
purpose for every believer. Christ
decides who He will use and how He will use them. Man has no right to claim credit for their
place in history.
Solomon built a temple.
Joseph provided a tomb. Mary gave birth to Jesus. The other Marys wrapped the corpse in spices.
Lydia entertained the apostle. Phoebe
carried an epistle of old. The princes
and heroes went to the field. Wise-hearted
women spun. Joshua fought. Moses prayed. The snuffers and trays were just
as important as the lampstand. Hundreds
of craftsmen did specific tasks in the construction of the Temple.
Each and every person who
has ever lived has had a unique ability that God has given specifically to them. Most never use their abilities to the fullest,
because they are lacking in their spiritual lives, but some do utilize their
God given abilities.
Whether applicable for
ones individual life, or for an entire generation, whether for a small region
or for the entire history of humanity, God has a plan, and in that plan He has
given gifts and abilities to individuals that perpetuate, sustain, and advance
His plan.
Very piece, of Gods plan,
every individual has a specific purpose and contribution to that plan as well
as their own individual life.
While we all look to
ourselves individually, we are all a part of a far greater plan and
purpose. And while we all have different
abilities or talents, or capabilities or characteristics, or circumstances and
so forth, we all have a God designed role that not only affects ourselves, but
has an impact on others, most of whom we probably will never know.
Therefore, God neatly
fits and knits together all of His family such that each and every member plays
a role of some kind within their own lives and within Gods plan. The entire family of God is connected in some
fashion.
Each has an energy of
measure, which simply means that each person has a different measure of
contribution, neither of which is lesser or greater than the other. All are
there for Gods intended purpose no matter how great or how small the
contribution may seem to us.
And all are tied together
by the one and only common thread that connects all believers, throughout all
of history, namely Bible doctrine, 'agape,’ which is the content of the
scriptures taught by means of Gods instructional design, and learned by all
people from the time of Adam, until now and into the future for all of human
history.
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