Ephesians 3:10 AMPC [The purpose is] that through the church the complicated, many-sided wisdom of God in all its infinite variety and innumerable aspects might now be made known to the angelic rulers and authorities (principalities and powers) in the heavenly sphere.
We all know the saying "variety is the spice of life", don't we?
As we sat in the garden yesterday, in the evening sunshine, I was struck with the amazing variety of flowers that decorated the place.
It was a collage of complimenting colours.
The plants weren't vying with each other, wanting to dominate the scene. They were just being what they were meant to be - dwelling in harmony!
We are in the midst of much turmoil and division in society and, it's a global problem.
The temptation is to take sides and add to the issue. But God formed the church to be different as we see in the verse above.
There is a cosmic battle going on right now to bring destruction and disorder. Satan wants to sow seeds of discontent and rebellion and use every opportunity to destroy life and peace.
As members of Christ's body we MUST be different. We must cherish diversity of age, male, female, colour and culture.
Sometimes it's hard to embrace different forms of worship or ministry - but we all have a place in God's garden.
I may be a "lobelia", you may be a "lily", but we can dwell and grow together and be that great collage that flies in the face of the satanic plot to divide the human race.
If I destroy a lily, will that make me more a lobelia?
Psalm 133
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life for evermore.
What a boring garden it would be with just one kind of flower in it!
A prayer Father, help us get over our own prejudices and cherish variety in Your garden where You've planted us in Jesus.
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