God Today
Devotions
December 5, 2003
But now God has set the members, each one of
them, in the body just as He pleased.
1 Corinthians 12:18
Becoming a part of the body of Christ does not mean that we lose our
individuality. Everyone is different, God created us that way; we are
the ones who create the separation by thinking that we all have to talk
the same, dress the same, etc. We are who God created us to be, and have
our perfect position in the body of Christ. We have a responsibility to
share the love of Christ and the Gospel with others, but it is not our
duty to create clones of ourselves in them, and then shun them if they
don’t meet our expectations. It simply doesn’t work that way. Can you
imagine a body with all the same parts? It would be quite ridiculous. We
all have to be ourselves. God is the one who creates the permanent
changes from within our hearts. He gives gifts, talents, and ability as
He chooses to do so, and He is doing a work within each of us that is
preparing us for that purpose. He orchestrates each part of the body,
and causes them to work in perfect harmony together.
Prayer
You have created all things perfectly for Your pleasure. Each gift,
talent, and ability has been given to us by You and for You. Forgive us
for separating from one another because of our differences. Teach us to
appreciate each other for who we are, reminding us that we all have a
vital function within the body. Help us to encourage and lift one
another up, so that we may continue in Your service and accomplish what
You have purposed, together as one, Amen.
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