Every Joint Supplies

I've always wondered about the choice of words Paul used:  He makes the whole body fit together and unites it through the support of every joint. As each and every part does its job, he makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:16. A joint, of course, is the place where two bones come together. Joints tend to be weaker than bones but are essential to supply the essential articulation to promote functionality. Some bones have tremendous strength all by themselves. But by themselves, bones are unable to accomplish much independently. After I broke my elbow, I have begun to understand the importance of proper relationship and interaction. In the church, strength and functionality is vitally dependent upon how well each person coordinates with each other.

God uses the body to teach us many things. I have seen the impact of stress fractures, and compound broken bones. But far more painful than a broken bone is arthritis and its ability to hinder proper movement of a joint. Strong and healthy bones are important but so is the joint. The physical body has some important correlations to specific spiritual dimensions of a person's life. The right arm is the arm of authority, while the left arm is the arm of destiny. Hands relate to ministry and work. Feet relate to our walk and our stance in faith. Our knees relate to prayer. Paul later talks to the Ephesians about the importance of spiritual armor to equip us to be warriors and protect particular parts of our body.

Salvation is essential to protect our heads. Transformation as our minds are renewed with the thoughts of God's heart is key to being able to grow in the life of Christ. 

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