Saints

Eph. 1:1 (NKJV)

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus:

When reading the mail, it is always important to know who it is addressed to. Many times we fail to take this into account when reading scripture and this often leads to debate, confusion and frustration with the text. I point it out here, because we must understand that the things written were not to the church at Ephesus, but to the saints or more plainly those in the church at Ephesus who were saved people.

The word saint literally speaks of one who is set apart and consecrated to God. It was not used in the modern catholic way until the 14th century. Today it could be reckoned that sainthood is rare and must be bestowed by the church. In reality, it should be the moniker of every believer.

Cheer for the New Orleans Saints! and the Orlando Saints, and the Four Corners Saints. Just find people who are set apart from the world, and consecrated to God and cheer them on. Better yet ask God to help you to go be a saint, or saintly or whatever it takes live set apart in the daily.