One Body Working Together

SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 12:27, Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.


OBSERVATION
This passage and entire chapter is so visual. It makes me think of the human body, God created it with such wonder. If something happens to one part of your body it affects everything else. Think of "just" the common cold, stuffy nose, cough, but we seem to feel miserable all over, it's amazing. How much more is the body of Christ effected when part of it is is not functioning properly? We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 12:25, "so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other". God wants His church to be healthy!


APPLICATION
We must seek God's wisdom to know what part of the body we are. He has given each one of us unique gifts and talents to be used for His glory and if we're not using them, it's affecting the rest of the body. We need to use them!!

PRAYER
Father, thank you for gifting each one of us with unique talents. Help us to be a healthy church body and use our gifts to glorify your name. Let our community see how your body works together and fellowships together. Let us be mindful to show concern for our brothers and
sisters in Christ. Let there be no division in our body Lord.
In Jesus name, Amen!