Episode 436 - Show Notes
- Paul makes the argument that every part of your physical body is important. You have many parts and you need them all. The eye is just as valuable as the ear. You need both of your hands, not just one. Each part contributes to the health and function of the whole body.
- The same is true in the church. There are many parts, many members, and each one is vitally important and contributes to the health and vitality of the whole church.
- In his sovereign plan, God has give you unique, gifts, talents, skills, aptitudes, passions, and callings. You have a distinctive role to play in the kingdom of God. Imagine if each person did their part. Consider the impact we could make if each person used their God-given talents, resources, and time for the Kingdom of God. Every part matters!
- Throughout Scripture, we read again and again that we’re created to serve, we’re called to serve, we’re saved to serve, we’re gifted to serve, we’re shaped to serve. We’re commanded to serve. Disciples of Jesus don’t just receive, they give?
- Here’s what I believe. You cannot grow spiritually without serving. You can’t. Serving is the road to significance and spiritual growth. It’s not just coming to church and sitting and soaking it all in. That’s not moving you towards significance. That’s not moving you towards spiritual growth.
- The reason you have gifts, abilities, passions, and callings is because God trusts you. He believes in you. He has plans to use your life. Let’s step out in faith and let God use us to make a difference. This is what disciples do.
1 Corinthians 12:12, 27 - “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.” Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
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