Moses refused the Promised Land if God’s presence did not go with him. Jesus answers that longing in John 14, promising the Holy Spirit who lives with us and in us. Many believers hold that promise yet keep living like orphans, relying on effort and self-reliance. Pastors Dave and Marlee Page explore the gap between knowing about God and knowing him, with stories from Pascal and D.L. Moody. Because Christ has already made his home in us, we can welcome the Spirit with honest, open hands and step into a life of nearness.

In Ephesians 4:1-16, Paul urges believers to walk worthy of the calling they have received. That walk is relational: humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love. Our unity is a gift we receive in Christ, the one Lord at the centre of His church. To each of us He gives grace and gifts that equip His people for works of service, just as William Carey and the early Baptist churches each brought something to one mission. The goal is maturity in Christ, a body that builds itself up in love as each part does its work.