The Apostle James calls us Christians to action. He warns us strictly not to be partial to various people but treat all with respect. He also says that if someone is in need of food we should not just wish them well. We ought to actually help them, out of love for Christ.
Paul, in a farewell to the Ephesians urges them — and us — to take up the shield of faith. Faith extinguishes the flaming darts of the Devil. Faith keeps us safe in a close relationship with God.
Jesus is the healing bread the Father sent into the world. Jesus is the cure for death. He is the only one who can save us from eternal condemnation in hell.
Elijah had just faced and destroyed four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal. He fled to the mountains and hid in a cave. He was feeling downright depressed. The Lord healed him with a three-point therapy: rest, eat, and focus on God’s Will in your life.
We are all brought together in the church which is the body of Christ. We are strong and kept safe in the church because Christ is Lord of all. We share one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all.