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“Now you are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.” - 1 Corinthians 12:27

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The apostle Paul’s words remind us today of a very powerful truth: to belong to Christ is not just to believe in Him, but to be united with Him. This truth becomes even more important when we remember that Christ is risen and that those who belong to Him are raised with Him. Scripture tells us, “If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above” (Colossians 3:1). Because we are members of His body, Christ’s resurrection is not distant from us, it defines who we are, how we live our lives and the hope we have for our future.

A body shares one life. Christ is the head, and we are the members. The life that flows through us is the resurrection life of Jesus: a life that has conquered sin, death, and despair. The work of redemption is finished and the sacrifice of Christ is sufficient. This means that we should not live in fear or division, but in hope and unity. 

Being raised with Christ also calls us to live differently. We are no longer living by our old ways. We are called to show the life of the risen Christ in how we speak, serve, forgive, and care for one another. When the world looks at us, it should see evidence that Jesus is alive.

Let us remember who we are: the body of Christ, alive in Him and raised with Him. Let us put our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as our all-sufficient Saviour.

Reflection on 1 Corinthians 12: 21 - 31 by Hanne

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