Together in Christ
Ephesians 2:11-22
New International Version
Jew and Gentile Reconciled Through Christ
11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)—12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
It can be difficult for us in the 21st century to relate to these verses. Yet, the Ephesians were quite aware of the separation existing due to race and religion. But Jesus broke down barriers that had existed for generations, bringing joy and unity to all who believed. Some referred to elevating Gentiles as the mystery, but the true mystery was God sending His son to be the spotless sacrifice for sinners slain.
May we continue during our Lenten journey to reflect upon our personal walk with Jesus, trusting that God will enable us to do all He calls us to do.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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