Memorise: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one
members one of another. Romans 12:5
Read: 1st Corinthians 12:18-25, (KJV)
18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the
body, as it hath pleased him.
20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.
21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of
thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to
be more feeble, are necessary:
23 And those members of the body, which we think to be less
honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts
have more abundant comeliness.
24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered
the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked.
25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that the
members should have the same care one for another.
Bible in one year: Isaiah 19:16-23:18, Psalms 34:1-10
MESSAGE
The church is an assembly of the
called out; people who have been called out of darkness into the marvellous
light of Jesus. We have become vessels unto honour into God and also unto one
another in righteousness. It is upon this that Apostle Paul admonished us in Philippians 4:8:
“Finally, brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be
any virtue, and if there be any praise think on these things.”
As people who have received the
grace of God, we must be concerned about one another. We should live our lives
helping others to become what God has destined them to become. We must give
ourselves in service to other brethren. Our minds must be directed by purposes
higher than the material world and selfish ambitions. We are what we are by the
Grace of the Almighty God, and everyone cannot possess the same measure of
grace and abilities, hence the need to encourage one another and not engage in
envy and strife.
Jesus specifically instructed
Peter to strengthen his brethren. You must contribute to the success of others.
Great leaders who gain respect are the ones who constantly add value to others.
You need to be a source of hope to those around you. Your life must demonstrate
the competence and chemistry that attracts others to the grace of God upon your
life. This starts by respecting yourself and respecting those that God has
given to you. People will naturally submit to your leadership when you take
them from where they are to where God wants them to be. You must see the good
in people. Encourage people to do their best and when you have to correct, let
it be done in love. Do not take any failure or criticism personally. Treat
everyone you meet as important because they are.
Action Point
You are very important to God. If you fail to play your role in the
Body of Christ, it could bring losses to God’s kingdom. Determine to play your
role today.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional, written by Pastor E.A
Adeboye
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