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The Christ Head
Christ the Head
Christ is the one and only Head in the Mystical Body. The Mystical Body residing in the church does not belong to its clergy, leaders or even congregations, for Jesus Christ describes the church as "my church." 1 Though some "Rectors" would like to be "rulers," (which is what the Old English word means), the Mystical Body does not allow a hierarchical or even democratic government.
The Ruling Head
No one person, whether bishop or elder, can rule over the Mystical Body and no elected lay representative can govern her. Only Christ can rule his Body. Woe betide any individual who seeks to lead God's church without listening to and obeying Jesus Christ, the Head!
Body Parts
Like a human head, Christ directs every single one of the Body parts. The limbs flex by virtue of a network of tendons, muscles and the nervous system connections but only when the brain says so. Every heartbeat and breath is orchestrated by Jesus the Head in the Mystical Body. No one part of the Mystical Body is more important than any other. Though the various individual segments may be amazing in themselves, like an intricate hand or a focusing eye, Jesus as Head empowers each one not because they are superior but because they belong.
Head of the Parts
There are no janitors and no chief executives in the Body of Christ. All are unique and special, not because of what they do, but because they are obedient to the Head. The Head lights up all their gifts irrespective of gender, age or ability for the Body's good. Paul writes, "we will in all things grow up into him who is the head, that is, Christ." 2 You and I find ourselves when Christ the Head takes control of us.
Transforming Head
Miserably depressed after His humiliating death, the Apostles and disciples miraculously revive at Pentecost into an ecstatic, fearless and dynamic community. Jesus' energy as the brain of the Mystical Body, soars through all those he connects with. Paul explains, "God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body." 3 Because the kingly head of the body is also her brain, loyal citizens obey him and are transfigured by that relationship.
Christians know the transforming power of the Christ Head.
Notes
1Matthew 16.18. 2Ephesians 4.15. 3Ephesians 1.22.
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