Rhapsody Of Realities 11 June 2025 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): Your Role In Building His Church

TOPIC: Your Role In Building His Church (Rhapsody of Realities 11 June 2025)

For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones (Ephesians 5:30).

Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s MESSAGE:

We’re the body of Christ. We’re members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones. We’re intimately connected to Him and to one another. In 1 Corinthians 12:26-27, Paul further explains this unity: “And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.”

This means that every Christian has a specific role and function within the body of Christ. When one part of the body is affected, the entire body feels it. We’re not isolated individuals but interconnected members of the same body—Christ’s body. Ephesians 1:22-23 reveals the power and authority given to the Church: “And hath put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be the head over all things to the church, which is His body….”

The Church, being the body of Christ, carries His authority and power on earth. Ephesians 4:11-12 gives us an insight into how He builds His Church today: “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

The word “edifying” means “building”; it’s the same word the Lord Jesus used when He said, “…I will build my church…” (Matthew 16:18). Through the fivefold ministry offices and the work of every Christian, He builds His Church. The whole body grows by that which every joint supplies: “From him the whole body…grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work” (Ephesians 4:16 NIV).

Every time a soul is won, it’s like adding another block to the building. Those who minister are like builders, placing each block in its proper place. Each Christian is a specific member of the body—the building. Together, we’re building a magnificent structure, the body of Christ. As we continue to win souls and grow, the Church becomes more beautiful and impactful, reflecting the glory of Christ. This isn’t a task for a select few but for every Christian. Each of us has a role to play, and together, we’re building something extraordinary for God’s glory.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I understand my role and actively participate in building your Church. I’m graced to win souls and strengthened to fulfil my calling. I declare that your Church shines as a beacon of hope and power in the world, as it is a praise in the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Corinthians 12:26-27 NIV;
if one part of the body of Christ suffers, all the other parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts rejoice with it. It also clarifies that believers are individually members of the body of Christ. This passage emphasizes the interconnectedness and shared experience of the Christian community, highlighting the importance of caring for one another and celebrating each other’s victories.

Ephesians 2:19-22;
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 2:22-47; 2 Chronicles 8-11

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 1:1-10; Deuteronomy 9

Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.

Rhapsody of Realities 2025 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.