Christian Maturity

Paul writes his heart's desire for the church in Ephesus by saying; Ephesians 3:16-19 - I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

This is my heart for MZ. That more and more we would grow up in Jesus and mature in our faith. Paul continues in Ephesians 4 to tell us some of the measures of a mature Christian. Read it and see what it has to say.

Part of it tells the leadership of the church, especially the pastors, that our tasks is to equip and train the Body for works of service. Ephesians 4:11-13 - 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

What other Scriptures have you found that would help us as the Body to mature in our walk with Jesus? Share your thoughts so that others may be encouraged to grow up in Jesus!

Pass It On

MZ Folks and Friends,

Pass the word – all former members and staff are invited to return to MZ for one Sunday – November 19th – to share with us in one of our worship services – as a way of celebrating MZ’s 188th birthday. We will recognize our joint ministries and our time shared. If you know of anyone who fits into former member or staff, please invite them to join us or if you have their e-mail, I will send a personal invitation to them.