SCRIPTURE: 1Corinthians (NIV) 12:11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines. 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.
OBSERVATION: In this chapter, Paul uses the human body to teach us about the body of Christ, the church. Each member is a special part of the body. What makes them special is their difference!
If every member of my physical body looked exactly the same, and did exactly the same function, I would not have much of a life. And if every member of the SOAP ministry did exactly the same thing, it would be a very weak ministry. It is as each one is faithful to do their part, that God can use the simple thing we do for His glory! We each have a unique assignment.
APPLICATION: I am so glad I did not quit writing SOAPs after the first year. When I began, 365 (one for each day of the year) would have been a respectable number in my mind. I would have thought I had done well. But God had so much more! Today is #5823 and somewhere along the line, God added you! Somewhere He add the SOAPs in India and Bangladesh. Somewhere He added countries in Africa. As I have been faithful doing my assignment, my part, God has been faithful to grow this ministry.
We each must be faithful doing our part, even in little things, especially in little things. Only God knows what He can accomplish with our faithfulness.
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for keeping me faithful in loving and serving you. My life is blest knowing that you are faithful to your promises! In so many ways, we do reap what we sow. May you be blest now, and for all eternity, you reap what you have sown. May the harvest you reap from my life bring you much glory! Amen
Pastor Leon
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