An excerpt from “Bible.org” entitled, “God’s Plan To Build The Church” states: “God gifts believers to serve and build up the church.” The author reminds us that growth must be the result of God’s direction and not secular planning. The article may be viewed at: 13. God’s Plan to Build the Church | Bible.org [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Ephesians 4:16]
Application: An article in “United Methodist Insight” describes how a number of churches in Texas and several other states opened their churches as warming centers for people that were without power during freezing conditions. This seems similar to the way Jesus responded to people with needs…love in action. The article may be viewed at: https://um-insight.net/in-the-world/disasters-and-climate-change/warming-center-shelters