The Body of Christ/Extraordinary Life

     Sunday night, after a road trip several hours away, to attend a weekend wedding, I turned on the food channel to watch Chopped. Two of the commercials over the hour-long show struck me. One shows a man squeezed into a dishwasher, reminding us, that it is the inside that counts, not the shiny exterior.

     The other commercial appeared to be about the ordinary radish. Typically they are not the center of attention on the dinner plate. There is no black market for the radish.Turns out they are not so ordinary when dipped or soaked in a zesty Italian dressing. What about us, as ordinary humans? We, too, remain ordinary without the spice and flavor of the Holy Spirit within us.

   Meeting Jesus and accepting Him as Savior, immediately seals us with His Holy Spirit. We are changed from the inside out and as the appliance man reminds us, the inside is important. We ordinary humans immediately have exposure to the extraordinary gifts and power of God! With the salt and light of Christ Himself, (see Matthew 5) we offer the flavor and fragrance of Christ and expose darkness to light.

     No longer are we alone, fending for ourselves. We are connected to our Creator to do marvelous things with the gifts He provides. Do you have zeal and passion for this life? Have you felt the power of the risen Lord? Are you sealed with the Holy Spirit? If not, why not ask Jesus to become Lord of your life right now?

     Ordinary exchanged for extraordinary, heart soaked with love and the longer you live, the closer you will be to heaven. A worthy goal, a path filled with adventure, a peace and joy unlike any other. Allow the Holy Spirit to wash over you and give you a zest and taste for the extraordinary life.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

     And, you will find your place in the body of the believers, your new family of brothers and sisters. Welcome home.

Dear Jesus,

We are Your body on earth. Fill us with Your passion to be different and to take our place. You long for each of us to be Yours. Your family is ready to be about Your business; saving the lost and lifting up the weary. Let Your love abound!

Amen