Ephesians 4

Verses 4-6 "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."

Sometimes I forget that was actually a time when Christians agreed and all journeyed together on the same mission. That was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

Paul is calling for unity in this chapter, calling for the Ephesians to remember that there one sole purpose and mission for their community.

I wish Paul would write the same letter to the Lutherans and every other Christian church in the world. Christians have divided and split thousands of times over the most trivial of matters. (Although some matters are not trivial.)

I recently heard that another Lutheran denomination is going to break their partnership with ELCA in worldwide missions because of a decision they disagree with. Apparently we are no longer worthy to spread the good news with. (Not to say that the ELCA is perfect, we are far from it, but come on, it's not about us.)

It is sad when politics and theology overshadow what's important. We all share one hope in one Lord, Jesus the Christ. That's all we need.

Can't that be enough?

Obviously not.

I can't believe God left the church in human hands. We need the Spirit to guide us now more than ever.