My Beloved Brethren

We are members of the family of God....

MY BELOVED BRETHREN

By Deborah | June 28, 2021 | Comments 0 Comment

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

I Corinthians 15:58

Who does Paul encourage to be, steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord? He calls them, my beloved brethren. He includes all his readers. This is significant because when it comes to a discussion of, the work of the Lord, we are inclined to think of those who are in the ministry. We think of pastors, teachers, missionaries; anyone who we associate with, fulltime service. Paul does not see it that way. After clearly expounding the gospel, establishing the truth of the resurrection, explaining the long-term implications of the resurrection, and proclaiming victory over death, he encourages all who are his beloved brethren, to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. This is not the province of ministers alone. We have all received the blessings and benefits of Christ’s redemptive work. He has saved us all; is sanctifying us all; will change us all; and glorify us all. Therefore we are all stakeholders in the work of the Lord. His work is our work. His kingdom is our kingdom. We are the beloved brethren to whom Paul speaks. 

Our Glorious, Living Savior,
we rejoice that we are one in You.
We praise You that we are members of Your family,
and Your beloved brethren.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning