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Head: the knowledge of God and His Word | Heart: the personal connection from scripture | Hands: a missional mindset
HEAD
In Ephesians Chapter 3, Paul is writing to the believers in Ephesus. He talks about a special mystery that God revealed to him. This mystery is that through Jesus, both Jews and non-Jews can be part of God's family. This was a big deal because, in the past, people thought it was only for the Jews. Paul explains that God's plan was hidden for a while, but now it's revealed through Jesus.
HEART
Think about being a part of a big, loving family. Paul is saying that because of Jesus, we can all be part of God's family - no matter where we're from. We might feel different sometimes, but God loves all of us the same. Just like Paul, we can trust God's plan for us, even when things seem confusing or new. Do you feel like you're part of God's family? Do you know that once you belong to Him, you will always belong to Him no matter what?
HANDS
Knowing that we're part of God's family can make us want to treat others like family, too. Let's show love and kindness to everyone we meet. We can be friends with people who are different from us, just like Jesus is a friend to everyone. If we see someone who's sad or lonely, we can share a smile, a kind word, or help them out. When we do these things, we're showing that God's love is in our hearts.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for including all of us in your big family because of Jesus. Help me remember that I belong to You no matter what. Teach me to be kind and loving to everyone, just like You are to me. We love You! In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.