Daily Devotional
Advent: Between Two Worlds
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Day 1
1 Corinthians 1:2 (ESV)
[2] To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
The Church: Called Together
When Paul opens his letter to the Corinthians, he frames the church’s identity as communal: "to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." The Christian life is not just about our individual journey; it is, fundamentally, about being called into fellowship with God and one another. God calls a people, forming the church to reflect His character and purposes in the world. Our callings and gifts are not meant to be hoarded but shared, fitting together to build up the body and point to God’s glory. During Advent, we remember that, between the first and second coming of Jesus, it’s in and through the church that God’s plan unfolds. Your gifts, testimony, and service are part of something far greater than yourself—the witness and work of the whole body. Rather than asking only about your personal purpose, consider how your life fits into God’s broader calling for His church in your community and the world.
Key Takeaway
God calls us to Himself and into community, shaping us together for His purpose.
Questions to Consider
- How does being part of Christ’s body shape your understanding of calling?
- What individual gifts can you use to bless and serve the church community?
- Where do you see God’s purpose unfolding through your local fellowship?
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