Day 341

December 7th
Ephesians 3:1-5:14.  “Strength in Numbers”
         A while back, I was watching a documentary with my father-in-law on life in the ocean.  A fascinating program, it was amazing to see how the schools of fish would swim circles in groups as tightly as possible to defend themselves against predators.  On their own, these fish have no defense against these predators, but as a group they can survive with minimal casualties.
         As I think about this phenomenon in nature, I see a clear connection with how the church functions as an instrument of God’s care for the believer.  On our own, Christians can become lost, confused and vulnerable to spiritual attack.
         However, God, in His infinite wisdom, has given us the community of faith, His Church, for our spiritual protection.  He gives us pastors and teachers who instruct us in the truth of God’s Word; elders who care for us and watch over us; and ministries which afford us the opportunity to serve and meet people’s needs.
            May you come to see your involvement in a church, not as a burden, but as a means for God to care for your needs.