RELEVANT TO EACH
OTHER
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.
19 And if they were all one member, where were the body?
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.
No matter how highly
placed you are, you must never look down on others, neither should you write
anyone off because the weak person of today can become the strong person of
tomorrow. The people in David’s army were once called vagabonds, but they were
the same people who eventually become mighty captains of his army. There must
be unity amongst us, because we are members of the same body. The entire body
needs every member in order to function as a whole. You cannot do everything
all alone, you need others to succeed. There are great people that are your
destiny ties. The moment you identify them, you need to also invest in them and
leverage on their grace. Every member must be encouraged to use his God given
abilities to profit the entire body. The church is like a chain and everyone is
very important in the scheme of things. No one should claim superiority over
others because this will not encourage unity. Unhealthy competition should not
be allowed in the Body of Christ. We are one and we need one another. There is
no one who is an island. Let those who are strong help those who are feeble.
Let those who are rich help those who are in need. Let those who are matured
encourage those who are coming behind. Let those who are at the top encourage
those who are climbing.
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 Devotional, written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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