Friday, February 18, 2011

the body of Christ

Good morning sisters and brothers,
Yesterday, Paul illustrated the diversity and unity of the church through the image of different members of the body working together to make the body function properly. Today he adds detail by talking about how the body we are together isn't just any body, but the body of our Lord Jesus. He also spells out some of the different ministries in the church. Not everyone has each gift, but together God gives us all the gifts we need. He hints that some gifts are more important and that we can strive for those gifts even as we develop the gifts God gives us naturally. Finally he concludes this thought with the idea that these gifts are important, but there is something even more important than our spiritual gifts. Tomorrow we'll hear what that "more excellent way" is.

Blessings as you use your gifts today,
Sam

1 Corinthians 12:27-31

27Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. 29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 31But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.

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