A Healthy Body
Posted by Dion Todd May 14th, 2022 3,789 Views 0 Comments
For the body is not one member, but many. If the foot would say, "Because I'm not the hand, I'm not part of the body," it is not therefore not part of the body. If the ear would say, "Because I'm not the eye, I'm not part of the body," it's not therefore not part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the smelling be? 1 Corinthians 12:14'17 WEB.
The human body is made up of many parts, and each piece is made up of many cells, and each cell is made of even smaller parts like chromosomes. It works together in harmony to maintain a healthy body, and every piece has its job to do. It's an amazing creation and balance.
If you could interview them, different body parts would never agree on which job is the most important because they fully believe it's what they are called to do. For example, the heart pumps blood while the lungs pump oxygen. To each of them, their job is the most important part of existence, and thankfully they don't try and do the other's job. If the heart started pumping air or the lungs started pumping blood, the body would die. We need both the heart and lungs doing their unique jobs for the body to live.
In our walk with Jesus, we often meet other Christians that just don't think as we do. One is deep into politics and government, and another is an intercessor. One is into mission work, while another is a chaplain. At the same time, another is focused on prison ministry, while others are involved in music or something else entirely. The list is diverse and unending. It's supposed to be this way. It takes all of us to make the body of Christ work.
When we attend our local church, the welcome team greets us at the door. People work at the coffee counter, in the children's church, nursery, and praise team. Some run the sound, lighting, projectors, recordings, and cameras, while another brings a message. Others are on the prayer team. It takes everyone working together to build a healthy community.
As Paul told us, we are all a part of the body of Christ, and one part is not more important than another. There is no top or bottom in God's eyes, as we are all His children. Jesus told us that the greatest among you will be your servant (Mark 10:43, Matthew 23:11). Wherever you find yourself, work as if you work directly for God, and you will be rewarded (Colossians 3:23).
Do not get sidetracked by people that try to turn you away from following your own calling so that you can follow theirs. People will live your life for you if you let them, but they are most likely from another part of the body. They can't do the job God created for you, nor will they understand your desire to do it. I grew up in the country, and people never understood my fascination with computers, but God had a plan later that required it. You will never be satisfied doing what they are meant to do for each of us are unique in our own gifts and calling in life.
Find what you are passionate about, that seems to come naturally to you, and follow that. Don't strive to be like someone else. The greatest thing you can do is to truly be yourself. Serve your heart out wherever you are, and God will raise you up in due time. If you are washing dishes, be the best dishwasher the world has ever seen. God may make you the manager.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please put me where I need to be and help me to recognize the gifts that You have placed in my life. Stir me up, and wake me up. Guide me onto the path that You have laid out for me and make it so clear that I know it can only be You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network
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