LORD’S DAY, NOVEMBER 18
1 Corinthians 12:21-26
Ephesians 4:1-6

“That there should be no
schism in the body ...”

INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE BODY

No man is an island in the work of the Lord. Just like how every member is important in the human body, so it is with the body of Christ. Can the one who is made to be the eye claim to exist on his own? No! And so it is with the head or the feet. 

This writer once hit his little toe not once, nor twice, but three times on the same solid metal chair. The pain was excruciating to say the least. Not only was he unable to do his weekly runs, but the pain made it nigh impossible to concentrate on his work. And this was just a little toe. In addition, Paul drew attention to those parts of our body that are regarded unpresentable. We are to bestow more honour to these members by covering them up. Similarly, there may be brethren in the church who are weaker. Surely our duty is to help them and to lift them up. We are back to the theme of edifying one another!

Alas, it is often seen in churches that those who are given roles that are seemingly easy or are not in the limelight are under appreciated or despised. Sadly in the Corinthian church, we see how the rich were only interested in their own feasting and ignored the poor.

In today’s context, many may cosy up to the pastor, but who will give attention to the one who sweeps the sanctuary after a day of service? Do you show your love and concern for this brother? Or do you ignore him and treat him as non-existent? Sometimes a warm hello and smile can do much to lift the spirit.

To those who may be appointed to seemingly insignificant roles, never make the mistake of despising the role which the Lord has assigned to you. When we serve faithfully in our roles, the Lord’s name will be greatly magnified through the body of Christ.

THOUGHT: No man is an island in the work of the Lord.
PRAYER: Father, help me to care for those who are in need.