For as in one body we
have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,
so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members
one of another.
Romans 12:4,5 ESV
This is one of my favorite
verses. Paul conveys how intermingled we are in the body of Christ.
We as individuals work together as a part of the whole. None of us
has exactly the same function in the body of Christ, but everyone of
us is important to the function of the body.
Its important that we
remember this. My last posting was about not thinking too much about
ourselves, which is true we shouldn't. But, we should realize that we
as individuals are an important part of the local body where we
worship.
Realize that your particular
personality and abilities are to be used to the benefit of the body.
When we read our bibles we see that God uses peoples personalities
and abilities to His glory. But they must be willing to let Him use
them.
Are you letting God use your
personality and abilities for His glory in the body where you are?
Every person brings something unique to the local body of believers.
You are unique and God wants to use that to His glory. Will you let
Him? Take time today to look at yourself, an honest look. What is
unique about you? What abilities do you have to strengthen and build
up the body? Write them down. Take some time to think about how to be
the best you, you can be in your congregation. Ask God for wisdom to
use your personality and ability to His glory and find ways to go to
work where you are and build up that body.
© 2012 Leo J. Woodman
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