From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Ephesians 4:16 NIV

As a child, I loved the Lone Ranger. I would listen to his “Hi-Ho Silver,” first on our clunky radio, later on our new TV. He was a great “Ranger,” but mostly “Lone.” Of course there was Tonto to help, but the focus was on the LONE Ranger.

We’re captivated by singular Superheroes and Jesus, the SUPER Superhero, fits that description as He lives, dies, and rises again. But His “loneness” stops there. On Pentecost, the Spirit descends on a community of believers who carry out Jesus’ ministry into the world. It’s called “Church,” and Paul reminds us in Ephesians that all join together “as each part does its work.”

Praise God as we extend Jesus’ love and compassion into the world. There are no Lone Rangers in the church!

Don Hinchey
Loveland, CO

Dear Jesus, You have called me to be a part of Your body, working with others to make You known in this world. Amen.

Reflect: How are my gifts being used in my congregation? How might I explore my other gifts?

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 and Romans 12:4-5