Day 1 Devotional: Unity in Christ
The peace of Jesus unifies all relationships, especially within the church community.
Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22, Psalm 133:1
Devotional
God’s love is a powerful force that dismantles barriers, bringing unity where division once existed. Paul’s words in Ephesians remind us that Christ has demolished the walls of hostility between different groups—between Jews and Gentiles, and, by extension, any divisions that exist in our lives today. These barriers may be racial, cultural, or even personal. We are called to reflect on the walls that separate us from others and actively work to bring about reconciliation and peace in our communities.
In today's reading, Paul speaks of a significant transformation: through Christ, those who were once "far off" have been brought near. Gentiles, who were once excluded from God’s covenant, are now part of God’s family through Christ’s sacrifice. We, too, have been brought near to God and each other, regardless of our differe…
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