ONE BREAD, ONE BODY

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons, and we were all given to drink of one Spirit.

You do not call your hands by another name and then your feet by another. When a person calls you by your name, he is not referring just to your head or to your legs. He is referring to the whole of you, as a person – living, breathing individual. So it is with Christ. The Body of Christ, like all bodies, is comprised of many parts. There are limbs, organs, and various members that, when left alone, are useless, but when assembled make up the entire body. The body is a holy entity and is to be respected and treated with complete honor and care. The Bible provides several action principles for building up the body of Christ:

• You are called to promote truth and unity – (Ephesians 4:25) "Therefore each of you must…speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body."
• You are called to service – (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) outlines the importance of using your God-given spiritual gift. It is essential to the body that you use your special gift in service to God.
• You are called to share Jesus – (Romans 1:16) "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…"
• You are called to worship - "It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name (Psalm 92:1-2).
• You are called to love each another – (1 John 4:11) "Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
  

Are you a contributing member of the body of Christ? Are you actively serving God and sharing Him with others?

Let us pray +

Almighty Father, thank You for making me part of Your body. Give me opportunities to accomplish these things for Your glory! Use me Lord by serving, promoting unity, and sharing my faith with others.

Amen +

For he is good, the LORD, whose kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness, to all generations.