ECWA Food for the Day – 10th June, 2025
Paul urges believers to imitate Christ and live a life of holiness and love. Holiness is the defining nature of God’s Kingdom, and those who desire to be with Christ must reflect it in their daily lives.
Paul urges believers to imitate Christ and live a life of holiness and love. Holiness is the defining nature of God’s Kingdom, and those who desire to be with Christ must reflect it in their daily lives.
Paul teaches that the new life in Christ must reflect true righteousness and holiness. Believers are to put off falsehood, avoid sinful anger, and walk in integrity as they relate to others.
Paul urges believers to live worthy of their calling by walking in humility, patience, and love, striving for unity. Every member of Christ’s Body has a unique gift meant to build up the Church in oneness and maturity.
Spiritual growth requires more than teaching, it requires prayer. Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian believers shows the vital role intercession plays in rooting young converts in faith and love. Just as he labored in prayer for their maturity, we too must support others in the body of Christ with intentional, fervent prayers.
Christ is the bridge that connects us to God, tearing down barriers of fear and separation. Paul saw himself as a servant privileged to bring this mystery of salvation to the Gentiles. Through faith in Jesus, we cross from bondage into boldness, becoming members of God’s family with access to eternal inheritance.
In a world filled with fear and unseen powers, believers are reminded through Paul’s prayer that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is now at work in us. This power is not theoretical, it’s real, active, and available to every believer who trusts in Christ. We must grow in the knowledge of Him and walk boldly, free from fear and insecurity.
Many believers live unaware of the vast spiritual inheritance they have in Christ. Paul reminds us that every spiritual blessing has been given to us, chosen, adopted, redeemed, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. These blessings are not earned but are ours through faith in Christ. It’s time we walk in the confidence of our identity in Him.
The parable of the workers reminds us that God’s kingdom operates on grace, not merit. Whether you come early or late into the fold, the reward remains the same, eternal life. We must avoid comparing our service to others or feeling entitled. God’s grace is a gift, not a wage.
Jesus’ conversation with the rich young man reveals a difficult truth: attachment to wealth can hinder our spiritual journey. Though the commandments were familiar territory for the man, Christ’s challenge to give up his possessions exposed where his true treasure lay. Eternal life requires full surrender—something only possible with God’s help.
Jesus gives a four-step process for restoring harmony among believers, emphasizing personal responsibility and the value of every soul. Whether it’s a private correction or a community effort, the goal remains the same: to bring back those who have strayed and preserve unity in the body of Christ.