The Spirit Connects Us – August 20, 2026

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And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Ephesians 2:22

The Spirit Connects Us

People are more connected than ever before. With a few taps on a screen, we can communicate with family members across the country or follow the lives of people around the world. Yet many people still feel isolated and alone. Technology can connect devices, but it cannot create the deep spiritual connection that human hearts need.

God provides something far better.

In Ephesians chapter 2, Paul describes believers as living stones in a great spiritual building. Christ is the cornerstone. The apostles and prophets provide the foundation through their inspired Scriptures. Then Paul says something remarkable: “You too are being built together.”

Notice that Paul does not say believers are being built separately. He says they are being built together. Christians are not isolated pieces scattered across a field. We are joined into one structure, one holy temple, one dwelling place for God.

Who makes that happen? The answer is found in the final words of the verse: “by his Spirit.”

The Holy Spirit is the divine connector. He connects us to Christ through the gospel. Through the Word and baptism, he creates faith in our hearts and unites us to our Savior. But he also connects us to one another. Every believer shares the same Lord, the same faith, the same forgiveness, and the same eternal hope because the same Holy Spirit has brought us all into God’s family.

That truth is especially comforting when we feel alone. Sometimes we may feel disconnected from others. We may even feel forgotten or