Remembers Who She Is
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.
—Ephesians 5:31-32
If we follow Christ, we are part of the body of believers that comprises the universal church. Our true identity is a glorious one like a bride on her wedding day. This is an identity that positions us for action. The church is loved and chosen, empowered by god, and set apart for service. Our invitation is always to remember our true identity and then to act on that identity.
When we speak of a church heaven applauds, we mean a local assembly that people can’t get enough of, an irresistible church. Yet more important, it means that we’ve remembered our true identity as the bride of Christ and are living in the light of that identity. Such a title means that we’re in the process of developing into a glorious bride. Ultimately, a church is irresistible because a church reflects Christ’s glory—and Christ is the One who is truly irresistible.
