OCT 15

Romans 12:4-5
Memorise Romans 12:4-5
"We, being many, are one body in Chirst, and every one members one of another."

As a child, I used to think that being a missionary meant that one needed to travel far away to exotic countries, preaching the gospel in places that were both exciting and dangerous. It was only when I learnt the song “A Little Missionary” in which a line goes, “I can work for Jesus in my homeland”, did I understand that every one of us can be a missionary in wherever God has placed us, sharing the gospel with those whom God has placed in our lives.

Similarly, serving the Lord doesn’t mean that one needs to go into the ministry and serve Him full time! While it is certainly a great honour to serve the Lord full time, this is not something that every Christian is called to do. We learn from today’s reading that, just as the body is made up of many different parts where each has its own purpose and use, likewise the body of Christ is made up of many different believers who each have their own function and work. Hence, each Christian will have his own calling from God to serve in whatever area God has called Him to, and this calling is not necessarily (in fact, it very rarely is!) a calling to serve Him full time. Think about it – if all were pastors, who would make up the congregation, and who would go out into the schools and workplaces to witness and testify for the Lord?

Hence, do not be misled into thinking that the only way we can serve the Lord is to serve Him full time. There are countless other ways in which a teen like you can serve Him. If you are not currently serving in any area, why not speak to a church leader today and find out how you can play your part as part of the body of Christ?

Thought: How can I serve the Lord where He has placed me?
Prayer: Lord, show me how I can best serve You.