We are Separate But We are One

We are brought near and made one. The enemy has been abolished, with the “middle wall of partition” that was between us broken down making us “one body” with common “access by one Spirit unto the Father.” Ephesians 2:13-18

Paul is talking in Ephesians about being made one in Spirit through Jesus Christ. You and I know how much easier it is to communicate with a fellow Christian. Even a salesman that comes to the door is easy to make a connection with if you are both Christians.

This concept of “being one” can also be used within families. I am using the phrase, "We are Separate but We are One" for my family this year. We have had arguments on occasion, we mistakenly have used these words I saw printed in Family Trees & Olive Branches by Christina Hergenrader:

     You Always! I won’t! Every time you! You never! You better stop!

These words will never bring a family closer together. I believe Jesus would like us to focus on loving our family this year. Let’s extend olive branches if needed.

Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, for which nothing is impossible, please help us watch our words and offer each other love during this holiday season. Thank you for giving your son to save us at the first Christmas so long ago. Amen

Sandra Hilsabeck-Hastings