| March 10, 1999 |
Romans 12:4-6 |
Many Become One |
| "We have many parts in the one body, and all these
parts have different functions. In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in
union with Christ, and we are all joined to each other as different parts of one body. So
we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given
us." Every successful organization or family becomes successful by combining their
individual units together to act as one. A church family is no different. By the grace of
God, we all have particular talents in different areas. One individual's strong point may
be another's weakness. The more active people an organization has, the better equipped it
is to succeed in all areas. It is important for us, individually, to evaluate our
strengths and weaknesses. It is equally important to encourage each other and add to those
strengths. Hopefully, there will be someone else that is strong in our area of weakness.
It is also important that those with particular strengths recognize them and are willing
to share them with others. Our church family is a very diverse group. "For as we have
many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: so we, being many, are
one body in Christ." God has truly blessed each and every one of us. It is our
responsibility to use, not waste, what God has given. We must use our gift in a way that
benefits not only us, but those around us. Only then can we become complete as many become
one. |
Prayer: God, help us to realize what
many blessings you have given us. It is by your grace that we are able to not only use our
God given gifts, but to share them with others. By sharing, help us to better serve you
and make us a more complete family in our church. |
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