Today’s Manna!
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9
In 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, the Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians by expressing gratitude for God’s abundant grace and the fellowship they share in Christ Jesus. He highlights the faithfulness of God in equipping them for every good work and preserving them until the coming of the Lord.
Paul writes, “I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:4-9, NIV)
Paul’s words reflect a deep sense of gratitude for the believers in Corinth and the spiritual blessings they have received through Christ. He emphasizes the sufficiency of God’s grace and the certainty of His faithfulness in sustaining them until the day of Christ’s return.
Consider the story of the early church in Acts 2:42-47. After the day of Pentecost, the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. They experienced a deep sense of community and shared everything they had, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. This example of vibrant fellowship and mutual support exemplifies the kind of unity and spiritual enrichment that Paul celebrates in his letter to the Corinthians.
As modern-day believers, we are called to cultivate a similar spirit of gratitude and fellowship within the body of Christ. Let us thank God for His abundant grace and faithfulness, and let us strive to build each other up in faith, eagerly awaiting the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your abundant grace and faithfulness towards us. Help us to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and fellowship within the body of Christ, as we eagerly await the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Keep us firm in our faith, knowing that You are faithful to preserve us blameless until that day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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